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Torticollis is one of a broader category of disorders that exhibit flexion, extension, or twisting o

Posted By: MT50 on 2007-12-04
In Reply to: Ortho, s/l - thanks. psm

Subject: Torticollis is one of a broader category of disorders that exhibit flexion, extension, or twisting of muscles of the neck beyond their normal position. Maybe doing range of motion is causing the shoulder pain?




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more likely flexion/extension
Subject: more likely flexion/extension


flexion? extension?
Subject: flexion? extension?

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cervical flexion and extension? nm
Subject: cervical flexion and extension? nm

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FABERE (Flexion, ABduction, External Rotation, and Extension)
Subject: FABERE (Flexion, ABduction, External Rotation, and Extension)


Examination and inspection of the left hip reveals 90o of flexion. Full extension. sm
Subject: Examination and inspection of the left hip reveals 90o of flexion. Full extension. sm

No **flexion** contracture. Would this be flexor or flexion?
he has full extension of the s/l elbow box at full flexion. nm
Subject: he has full extension of the s/l elbow box at full flexion. nm

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maybe torticollis (as in ocular torticollis?) nm
Subject: maybe torticollis (as in ocular torticollis?) nm


twisting - got it myself :) THANKS
Subject: twisting - got it myself :) THANKS

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Actually, they're broader than that, saying to use Arabic "except...." sm
Subject: Actually, they're broader than that, saying to use Arabic "except...." sm

...except when Roman numerals are used as part of the established nomenclature. (So things like cranial nerves and other scores/scales can be in either, or as dictated by standard practice.)
it's BI-RAD category
Subject: it's BI-RAD category


ASA Category 1...see inside
Subject: ASA Category 1...see inside

] It is logical to expect a missing category between ASA 2 and ASA 3 for a systemic ... to today's ASA classes 1-4, which were first published in 1963. ...
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Makes sense. Scoliosis is a lateral curve. A rotation is more of a twisting
Subject: Makes sense. Scoliosis is a lateral curve. A rotation is more of a twisting

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You might try posting this on Main Board to get a broader amount of people that use the same program
Subject: You might try posting this on Main Board to get a broader amount of people that use the same program. Sorry I don't.


Have no idea what category to look in for this instrument. Ideas?
Subject: Have no idea what category to look in for this instrument. Ideas?


The fetus was extracted intact with large *sofers.* Estimated blood loss was approximately 150 mL. The placenta was also delivered intact with "sofers." 


http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/3113.html
Subject: http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/3113.html

http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/3113.html

it looks like it's down right now, but you could try this link in the future.
no "hitting" disorders
Subject: no "hitting" disorders

This could be a slang use of the term HIT, acronym for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. I think I would write it HIT'ing.
When are disorders capitalized?
Subject: When are disorders capitalized?

I capitalize them when they are in the diagnosis, but if they are generally talking about it in the body of the report, like,


"I explained to Mom that obsessive-compulsive disorder would be difficult to assess."


Is it Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in that case?


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724.6 Disorders of sacrum
Subject: 724.6 Disorders of sacrum

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atazanavir for immune disorders
Subject: atazanavir for immune disorders


torticollis
Subject: torticollis


torticollis?
Subject: torticollis?


Do you mean torticollis?
Subject: Do you mean torticollis?

Torticollis or hemorrhage? Need the sentence though.
torticollis
Subject: torticollis

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probably "no bleeding or clotting disorders"
Subject: probably "no bleeding or clotting disorders"

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dictating generalized disorders do not need to be capitalized
Subject: dictating generalized disorders do not need to be capitalized

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Torticollis test (SM)
Subject: Torticollis test (SM)

In some reports I have seen, the extremity is testing with weights, and the abbreviation lb for pound is often used. Is he saying the lb test (pounds of traction test)?
Can you have torticollis with hemorrhage?
Subject: Can you have torticollis with hemorrhage?

Dang though--sounds like it might smart a bit.
Your angle is in the book Neale's Disorders of the Foot:
Subject: Your angle is in the book Neale's Disorders of the Foot:

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The Drug is 6-mercaptopurine, used in iatrogenic/autoimmune/inflammatory disorders....nm
Subject: The Drug is 6-mercaptopurine, used in iatrogenic/autoimmune/inflammatory disorders....nm

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I think the neck is the only place that torticollis occurs.
Subject: I think the neck is the only place that torticollis occurs.


Pt with torticollis: We did an "F tab", which was normal so not biologically resistant. "
Subject: Pt with torticollis: We did an "F tab", which was normal so not biologically resistant. "


Can you see torticollis on an x-ray since the radiologist gave the report to the doctor?
Subject: Can you see torticollis on an x-ray since the radiologist gave the report to the doctor?


Pt with torticollis injected with botox in right "FCN or SCN or SEN" muscle??
Subject: Pt with torticollis injected with botox in right "FCN or SCN or SEN" muscle??

Under EMG guidance, we followed the same pattern as before with 100 units right (SCN), 100 units left levator, 125 units of the right trapezius apex, 25 units right occipitalis, and 100 units in the left splenius capitis.   
extension?
Subject: extension?


extension lag ?? (nm)
Subject: extension lag ?? (nm)

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lol---extenSion
Subject: lol---extenSion


with extension. sm
Subject: with extension. sm


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  • Monopy extension???
    Subject: Monopy extension???

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    It was "some IP extension" lol!
    Subject: It was "some IP extension" lol!

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    full extension, maybe
    Subject: full extension, maybe

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    extension jog test
    Subject: extension jog test

    dr says "Negative extension jog test" but cant find anywhere
    Can you hear extension lag? nm
    Subject: Can you hear extension lag? nm

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    2 to 5 degree extension lag
    Subject: 2 to 5 degree extension lag

    How would you type 3to 5 degree extension lag? tia.
    3 to 5-degree extension lag
    Subject: 3 to 5-degree extension lag

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    3-5 degree extension lag
    Subject: 3-5 degree extension lag


    3- to 5-degree extension lag...nm
    Subject: 3- to 5-degree extension lag...nm

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    could be flexion
    Subject: could be flexion


    Close to full extension?
    Subject: Close to full extension?

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    Great toe extensors or extension ?
    Subject: Great toe extensors or extension ?

    Doc is stating "Strength of the great toe (extensors or extensions) is normal. 


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    at the extension tendon of the fourth.....
    Subject: at the extension tendon of the fourth.....

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    perifascial extension? See this link.
    Subject: perifascial extension? See this link.

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