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Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... Thomas' Test ... flattening the lumbar ... spine. ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexibility

Patient lays supine, one hip is maximally flexed to the patient's chest,
Thomas' Test for ... Patient lays supine ... flattening the lumbar ... spine. ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Stork Test 

The stork test evaluates for a stress fracture of the pars interarticularis in the
spine. ... places hands on hips ... Pain in the lumbar ... #Lumbar #spine ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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constipation Differential ... cord infarct • HIV ... • Provocative Tests ... absent anal wink test ... Equina #syndrome #differential
Passive Straight Leg Raise Test for Low Back Pain and Sciatica

A passive straight leg raise should
to evaluate for lumbar ... 70 degrees of hip ... Pain #Sciatica #Lumbar ... radiculopathy #Spine ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Hypertension - Differential ... disease - Renal ultrasound ... Duplex Doppler ultrasound ... ; MRA; abdominal ... #Hypertension #Differential
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Petechial Rash - Differential ... ITP - APLS - HIT ... Fecal occult blood test ... Skin biopsy • Abdominal ... ultrasound #
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
pressure and cranial ultrasound ... assessment, is best ... Any intra-abdominal ... of the back and spine ... The hips are checked