Phalen's test not Tinel's is arguably the most specific and sensitive test for a condition that entraps this nerve at the wrist
What is median nerve?
Ataxia, impaired memory, dazed appearance are observed symptoms of this after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body
What is concussion?
This field of medicine addresses the function of the whole patient and maximizing independence and mobility with the goal of returning patients to their role in society
What is physiatry?
This muscle serves as the primary hip flexor and is actually composed multiple muscles
What is the iliopsoas?
These exam tests are used to detect ACL tears, one with the knee at 90 degrees and the other with the knee at 30 degrees
What are anterior drawer sign and Lachman test?
These are the lowest and highest scores on the GCS (Glasgow Coma Scale)
What are 3 and 15?
This rotator cuff muscle is responsible for initiating the first 15 degrees of arm abduction and innervated by a similar sounding nerve
What are supraspinatus and suprascapular nerve?
This condition is classically seen as a hard and painful area 2-4 weeks after sports contact (headbutting, kicking) to the quadriceps or upper arms especially with repetitive strikes before the bruised muscle can heal
What is myositis ossificans?
This spinal cord injury results in ipsilateral loss of ALL motor and sensory modalities at the level of the lesion. Below the level of the lesion there is ipsilateral loss of proprioception/vibration and motor function and contralateral loss of pain and temperature, most commonly seen in stabbing/GSWs
What is Brown-Sequard syndrome?
What is S1?
A positive Finkelstein test (pain at radial styloid with active or passive stretch of thumb tendons) is concerning for this pathology
De Quervain tenosynovitis
The first line treatment for generalized spasticity as it acts on the GABA-B receptor
What is Baclofen?
This artery is resposible for supplying the motor and sensory cortices of the lower limb
What is the Anterior cerebral artery (ACA)?
Name one of these three tests used to test for shoulder impingement (acromion impinge on tendon/bursa/rotator cuff).
What is Neer's/Hawkin's/Yocum's?
These common complications after stroke/TBI are what we manage the most in the inpatient rehab setting. You probably did one of these as soon as you woke up today
What are bowel, bladder, blood pressure, spasticity, shoulder subluxation, pain, vision, diet (dysphagia), skin, DVT prophylaxis?