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Lazarus Reflex on Physical Exam

The Lazarus sign is a reflex movement observed in brain-dead or brainstem
after brain death diagnosis ... reported in some cases ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #neurology #criticalcare ... #braindeath #braindead
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... this specific case ... nerve acts both as ... Abnormal #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
grip weakness caused ... Palsy #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics ... #sports #hand
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
- Causes progressive ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... Escorial criteria uses ... conditions listed in differential ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
Freiberg Infraction - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Sclerosis of the 2nd MT head with flattening of
Radiology Imaging ... Case description ... for secondary signs ... Differential diagnosis ... #diagnosis #msk
Medial Meniscus Bucket Handle Tear - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Truncation of the medial meniscus on
Handle Tear - MSK ... The "double PCL sign ... displaced fragment is also ... Differential diagnosis ... #diagnosis #msk
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... Generalized fatigue - ALS ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... #management #neurology
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Causes of ST Segment ... Elevation - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... STE: "Pardee's sign ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Spasticity - Reflexes ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... • Bilateral signs ... #management #neurology ... #differential