Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Lacchman’s test It is performed with the patient supine and the knee flexed 20–30°. The examiner grasps the distal femur (from…
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Stress Tests for Ankle Ligaments
Anterior Drawer Test Assesses: the stability of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL). The examiner exerts a downward force on the tibia while simultaneously attempting to…
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Ottawa Foot, Ankle and Knee rules – Mnemonic
Ottawa Ankle and Foot Rules Mnemonic: 44-55-66-PM Patients need an X-ray only if: 4: Unable to do 4 steps immediately AND4: Unable to do 4…
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San Francisco Syncope Rule (FED 30 90)
San Francisco Syncope Rule (SFSR) defines high risk criteria for patients with syncope. FED 30 90 Failure (Congestive heart failure) ECG abnormalities Dyspnea (shortness of…
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Manual detorsion of testis in Testicular Torsion
Indications of Manual Detorsion It can serve as a temporizing measure to attempt to reperfuse the testis while the patient is awaiting definite surgical management.…
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C-spine Clearance
NEXUS criteria for C-spine Clearance Let’s list down the NEXUS criteria with two versions of the mnemonic. Remember either one of these: Mnemonic: NEXUS 1.…
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Pulmonary Embolism : Chest X-ray Signs
1. Classic presentation is normal X-ray in patient with dyspnea and hypoxia 2. Atelectasis or parenchymal abnormality (68%) 3. Elevated hemidiaphragm 4. Pleural effusion (Felson’s…
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Well’s and PERC Criteria for Pulmonary Embolism : Mnemonic
Well’s Criteria (Modified and Simplified) Mnemonic: CHADS (Remember, this is not the CHADS2 score for Atrial Fibrillation) Clinical features of DVT Cancer Heart rate >…
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