Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... tunnel syndrome ... Fully flex wrists ... Reproduction of pain ... #Syndrome #Wrist
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Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... tunnel syndrome ... Fully flex wrists ... Reproduction of pain ... #Syndrome #Wrist
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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
duck sign" on lateral ... to distal ulna, pain ... with wrist flexion ... ED Management: Pain ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Carpal Compression Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The carpal compression test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Provide direct
Test for Carpal ... syndrome. ... volar side of the wrist ... Reproduction of pain ... #Wrist #PhysicalExam
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Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndromes
Anterior Cord Syndrome:
 β€’ Bilateral loss of motor, pain and temperature sensation below
: β€’ Bilateral ... loss of motor, pain ... Contralateral loss of pain ... Penetrating trauma or lateral ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Dislocation On lateral ... , pain with wrist ... ED Management: Pain ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Tinel's Test in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Perform a Tinel's test by tapping over the carpal tunnel.
Reproduction of
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... tapping over the carpal ... Reproduction of pain ... #Carpal #Tunnel ... #Syndrome #Wrist
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Lateral Medullary Syndrome - Wallenberg's Syndrome
Acute continuous vertigo due to Posterior Circulation Stroke (usually Posterior Inferior
Lateral Medullary ... Contralateral loss of pain ... @neudrawlogy #Lateral ... #Wallenbergs #neurology ... #diagnosis
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 β€’ Knee - L2, L3, L4
 β€’ Ankle - S1
β€’ Cauda Equina Syndrome ... - Low back pain ... dorsum of foot and lateral ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... #neurology #sensory
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 β€’ Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 β€’ Adduction - C6, C7,
Pronation - C7, C8 Wrist ... Wrist drop - Occurs ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... #neurology #sensory