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Examination of a joint an OSCE guide

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Expose the Joint and the muscles acting on It. Observe and note any deformity, swelling or muscle atrophy. Palpate the Joint for synovia...

Examination of Subcutaneous Nodule or Swelling an OSCE guide

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Elicit History Duration, mode of onset, progression, assoeiutcd pain and treatment—history. Inspection Number, site, shape, colou...

How to conduct thyroid examination an OSCE guide

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Local Examination 1. Expose the neck adequately. 2. Ensure adequate lighting. Inspection Comment on position, size, shape, surfac...

How to elicit the eye signs of thyroid disease an OSCE guide

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Following are the important eye sign in thyroid disease. 1.Exophthalmos : Unilateral or bilateral. Comment on the widened palpebral f...

What is Rocker Bottom Feet ?

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This is a severe type of flat foot with a protuberant heel. It is characterised by a prominent calcaneus/heel and a convex rounded sole....

Causes of absent tendon reflexes:

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Tendon reflex may be absent in the following situations Lower motor neurone disease Neuronal shock Marked spasticity and muscle contr...

What are the common causes of Hyporeflexia?

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Hyporeflexia is a condition characterized by the absence or diminished reflex in reaction to an applied stimulus. This condition is associa...

Technique of elicitation of deeptendon reflex

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In a screening examination you it more convenient to integrate the reflex examination into the rest of the examination of that part of the ...