Definition of Kernig's sign - nothing to do with the shoulder
Posted By: ss on 2007-12-31
In Reply to: no clonus or no Kernig's...nm - Kernig's though is shoulder.......nm
Subject: Definition of Kernig's sign - nothing to do with the shoulder
Kernig sign: A clinical hallmark of meningitis, inflammation of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
The test for Kernig sign is done by having the person lie supine (flat on the back), flex the thigh so that it is at a right angle to the trunk, and completely extend the leg at the knee joint. If the leg cannot be completely extended due to pain, this is Kernig sign.
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Think it's Kernig's per Dorland's definition. nm
Subject: Think it's Kernig's per Dorland's definition. nm
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Kernig sign possibly
Subject: Kernig sign possibly
If you looked up Meltzer sign, you'd see the definition is totally out of context for this questi
Subject: If you looked up Meltzer sign, you'd see the definition is totally out of context for this question.
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MR arthrogram shoulder - s/l Dreisher's sign???? TIA
Subject: MR arthrogram shoulder - s/l Dreisher's sign???? TIA
shoulder exam: A mildly positive s/l apitkon's sign
Subject: shoulder exam: A mildly positive s/l apitkon's sign
Thank you!
Pt has shoulder pain. On exam has positive s/l scarf sign.
Subject: Pt has shoulder pain. On exam has positive s/l scarf sign.
Has anyone heard of a McCarthy's sign for the shoulder. Dr. very clear, just can't document i
Subject: Has anyone heard of a McCarthy's sign for the shoulder. Dr. very clear, just can't document it. TIA
Usually hear inferior sulcus test/sign. See good shoulder link. sm
Subject: Usually hear inferior sulcus test/sign. See good shoulder link. sm
==http://www.shoulderdoc.co.uk/article.asp?section=497&article=614===
Kernig?
Subject: Kernig?
Kernig
Subject: Kernig
kernig's
Subject: kernig's
 IT IS KERNIG'S. I LOVE YA!!! THANKS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
no clonus or no Kernig's...nm
Subject: no clonus or no Kernig's...nm
Kernig and Brudzinski usually go together to test for meningitis (nm)
Subject: Kernig and Brudzinski usually go together to test for meningitis (nm)
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abdominal exam: obturator sign, and positiv s/l Zoe-is sign
Subject: abdominal exam: obturator sign, and positiv s/l Zoe-is sign
grind test or Galeazzi sign, Gower sign
Subject: grind test or Galeazzi sign, Gower sign
Cullen sign, Grey Turner sign. No s. nm
Subject: Cullen sign, Grey Turner sign. No s. nm
Lloyd's sign. Look in medical dictionary under sign. NM
Subject: Lloyd's sign. Look in medical dictionary under sign. NM
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She has a positive Tinel's sign, positive Phalen's sign, and positive s/l Durkin's sign.
Subject: She has a positive Tinel's sign, positive Phalen's sign, and positive s/l Durkin's sign.
:-)
J sign or Jay sign?? Ortho - knee. TIA, nm.
Subject: J sign or Jay sign?? Ortho - knee. TIA, nm.
s/l watiers sign or goiters sign? nm
Subject: s/l watiers sign or goiters sign? nm
nm
Myerson's sign or Meyerson's sign
In the physical exam, neurology doc is spelling Meyerson's sign. In two books I find Myerson under signs and cannot verify Meyerson's anywhere. Any thoughts? Thank you in advance for your help!
Thanks for the definition.
Subject: Thanks for the definition.
You have to look up the definition to know
Subject: You have to look up the definition to know
what it is for, then you would know that it can be used to classify surgical risk.
definition for you.
Subject: definition for you.
Definition: The cervical os is the opening of the cervix into the endocervical canal. The os opens, or dilates, during labor to allow the passage of the baby through the vagina.
Did you look up the definition of each???
Subject: Did you look up the definition of each???
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If you look up the definition of each,
Subject: If you look up the definition of each,
it seems they can be, however, I would type what he says, not change one for the other.
prograde definition sm
Subject: prograde definition sm
Have heard of progression/progressive postoperative ecchymosis but
here is def. of prograde:
prograde means in the normal direction of flow. May be what they mean.??
did you look up the definition of physiologic?
Subject: did you look up the definition of physiologic?
x
If you google their definition...
Subject: If you google their definition...
you get a few identicals, but in my medical dictionary, everything "sac" was related the body. I agree with "sack" for a baggie :)
And now the definition for seton.
Subject: And now the definition for seton.
medicine> A few silk threads or horsehairs, or a strip of linen or the like, introduced beneath the skin by a knife or needle, so as to form an issue; also, the issue so formed.
See inside for definition.
Subject: See inside for definition.
Presence of excessive bodily and facial hair, usually in a male pattern, especially in women; may be present in normal adults as an expression of an ethnic characteristic or may develop in children or adults as the result of androgen excess due to tumors, or of nonandrogenetic or other drugs.
Ah, thanks to both of you. I overlooked that definition somehow! nm
Subject: Ah, thanks to both of you. I overlooked that definition somehow! nm
definition of fabere
Subject: definition of fabere
Patrick's test, FABERE, from the initial letters of movements necessary to elicit it, thus (flexion, abduction, external rotation and extension)
Yes, you are correct, definition
Subject: Yes, you are correct, definition
an arc-shaped whitish deposit sometimes seen in the cornea
Pratt definition
Subject: Pratt definition
Pratt's symptom
rigidity in the muscles of an injured limb, which precedes the occurrence of gangrene.
so maybe this would work here. Platz wasn't in my stedman's ortho word book
Sulcus definition.
Subject: Sulcus definition.
Deep narrow furrow or groove as in an organ or tissue. My answer would be yes, it fits.
Occult as in definition below:
Subject: Occult as in definition below:
Occult: Obscure, concealed from observation, difficult to understand. Also it is Parkinson disease with no 's per AAMT BOS2 (eponyms)
insonate definition
Subject: insonate definition
insonate
to expose to ultrasound waves.
I found this at thefreedictionary.com, but it also refers to Dorland's as its source of information. I have had this word 1 time in a procedure report. Author stated something to the effect of, "vertebral artery could not be insonated." They went on to spell it, which was a good thing, because I thought he said isolated. :)
patent : See definition
Subject: patent : See definition
open, unobstructed, or not closed
Very good definition. Where is that from?
Subject: Very good definition. Where is that from?
found this definition
Subject: found this definition
An operation to move a part toward the midline, such as the arytenoid cartilage or vocal fold in vocal fold paralysis.
http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php
try this link and definition. sm
Subject: try this link and definition. sm
www.meb.uni-bonn.de/dtc/primsurg/docbook/html/c7738.html
BOUGIES, neoplex, Porges (POR), filiform, (a) smaller sizes olive-tipped, (b) larger sizes plain, sizes 1 to 20 Ch, two only of each size. (c) Follower to fit, two only. Use these for dilating strictures, for which they have many advantages over metal bougies[md]except that they are much less durable. You can control their passage through the anterior urethra more easily, they follow the curve of the posterior urethra, and you will less easily cause false passages, even with small sizes. Cheatle's forceps can crush plastic bougies when they are hot, so tie them into bundles, and handle them only with tapes. Lift them out of the sterilizer and put them into cold boiled water. They will then be the right consistency for use.
What's the definition of a step off?
Subject: What's the definition of a step off?
Google MRA for definition.
Subject: Google MRA for definition.
x
Thats got to be it. definition sounds better, too! :) thanks
Subject: Thats got to be it. definition sounds better, too! :) thanks
x
I think your word is right.....see definition.....
Subject: I think your word is right.....see definition.....
repertories
One entry found.
Main Entry: rep·er·to·ry
Pronunciation: ˈre-pə(r)-ˌtȯr-ç
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural rep·er·to·ries
Etymology: Late Latin repertorium list, from Latin reperire to find, from re- + parere to produce — more at pare
Date: 1593
1: a place where something may be found : repository
2 a: repertoire b: a company that presents several different plays, operas, or pieces usually alternately in the course of a season at one theater c: a theater housing such a company
3: the production and presentation of plays by a repertory company
Patient has a negative wrist extension sign on the right and a negative s/l 3rd finger sign on the R
Subject: Patient has a negative wrist extension sign on the right and a negative s/l 3rd finger sign on the R
correct - definition inside
Subject: correct - definition inside
Supraspinatus examination ("empty can" test). The patient attempts to elevate the arms against resistance while the elbows are extended, the arms are abducted and the thumbs are pointing downward.
Pls check your definition of generous
Subject: Pls check your definition of generous
let it go...
Reinke's Edema......sm for definition
Subject: Reinke's Edema......sm for definition
Reinke's Edema is swelling of the vocal folds
Hounsfield unit? See definition.
Subject: Hounsfield unit? See definition.
Hounsfield unit
a normalized index of x-ray attenuation based on a scale of -1000 (air) to +1000 (bone), with water being 0; used in CT imaging.
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