Orthopedic Examination Videos
Red Flags & Special Considerations

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Lhermitte’s Sign
Reproduction of cord symptoms. Classic for: Upper Motor Neuron Lesion.

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Kernig’s and Brudzinski’s
Kernig’s: Resistance or pain when extending knee Brudzinski: Involuntary movement of knee/hip flexion with resistance to leg extension when flexing neck. Classic for: Meningeal Inflammation.

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Amoss Sign
Observational finding (supported postures) which may be related to meningitis.

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Beevor’s Sign
Umbilicus moves cephalically. Classic for: Spinal cord lesion.

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Spinal Percussion
Reproduction of symptoms. Classic for: Identifying potential compression fracture.

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Semmes Weinstein
Reproduction of nerve symptoms. Classic for: Neuropathy.

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2-point discrimination
Reduced ability to discriminate points assessing sensory function and potential damage to a peripheral nerve or posterior column-medial lemniscus pathway.