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Category: Clinical Skills and Approaches

History taking and examination skills and Flowchart approaches to commonly encountered medical conditions and diseases.

Clinical Skills and Approaches Bryant's triangle

Bryant’s triangle (Examination of Hip)

Epomedicine, Jun 4, 2014Sep 5, 2022

Synonyms: Iliofemoral triangle Position: The patient lies supine with the pelvis square, and the limbs in identical position. Points of the Bryant’s triangle: The Bryant’s triangle is a right angled formed by: Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS) Tip of Greater trochanter Junction of perpendiculars from the 2 points above (1st draw…

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Clinical Skills and Approaches Dix hallpike maneuver

Vestibular examination : Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Epomedicine, May 26, 2014Aug 27, 2014

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the commonest cause of episodic vertigo and is characterized by acute attacks of transient vertigo initiated by certain head positions, lasting seconds to minutes, accompanied by nystagmus that fatigues on repeated testing. Important terminologies linked with pathogenesis of BPPV: Otoconia: Calcium carbonate crystals released…

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Clinical Skills and Approaches gait abnormalities patterns

Examination of Gait

Epomedicine, May 26, 2014Sep 7, 2022

Definitions Gait: Gait is the cyclical pattern of musculoskeletal motion that carries the body forwards. It involves a cyclic loss and regaining of balance by a shift of the line of gravity in relation to the center of gravity. Normal gait is smooth, symmetrical and ergonomically economical. Gait cycle: The…

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Clinical Skills and Approaches facial nerve examination

Examination of Facial Nerve (7th Cranial Nerve)

Epomedicine, May 25, 2014Jul 7, 2016

The anatomy of facial nerve has already been discussed in detail earlier. It is essential to have proper knowledge of anatomy to understand this section of clinical examination of facial nerve. A) Inspection: Observe: Face at rest for any facial asymmetry Any facial tics, symmetry of eye blinking or eye…

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Clinical Skills and Approaches Tuning fork parts

Hearing tests with Tuning fork

Epomedicine, May 24, 2014Jun 18, 2016

Tuning fork Parts of a tuning fork 1. Foot piece 2. Stem 3. Prongs How to use tuning fork? Hold the stem of the tuning fork between the index finger and thumb of your right hand without touching the prongs. Strike the junction of superior 1/3 and inferior 2/3 of the…

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Clinical Skills and Approaches Jones dye test I and II

Uses of Fluorescein strips

Epomedicine, May 22, 2014

Content: 1-2% fluorescein dye impregnated Method of use: Explain the procedure to the patient Ask the patient to look up Moisten the strip with a small amount of normal saline or anesthetic drops, without touching the dye impregnated end of the strip with dropper Gently touch the inside of the…

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Clinical Skills and Approaches radial nerve course branches

Radial Nerve Anatomy : Course and Innervation

Epomedicine, May 20, 2014Jun 1, 2024

Synonyms: Nervus radialis, Musculospiral nerve Recommended reading: Course 1. Origin: Terminal branch of Posterior cord of brachial plexus (Root value: C5, C6, C7, C8, T1) 2. Posterior axilla: It lies behind the axillary and upper part of the brachial arteries, passing anterior to tendons of subscapularis, lattisimus dorsi and teres…

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Clinical Skills and Approaches Autonomous zones

Autonomous Sensory Zones of Peripheral Nerves

Epomedicine, May 12, 2014May 12, 2014

Synonym: Autonomous area Definition: These are the regions where single nerve roots supply distinct and non-overlapping areas of skin. By their nature the “autonomous zones” represent only a small portion of any dermatome and only a few nerve roots have such autonomous zones. The size of autonomous zone for a…

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