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Elena presents with significant muscle atrophy in the lower extremities, fasciculations of the gastrocnemius, and a 1+ Achilles tendon reflex. During gait, the patient demonstrates a "slapping" foot strike. These signs are MOST indicative of: A) A lesion in the corticospinal trac ...  Show more

Yesenia is a 37-year-old patient with lumbar disc herniation who reports pain radiating to the posterior thigh. During treatment, repeated lumbar extension causes leg pain to resolve but increases central low back discomfort. Which intervention is MOST appropriate to continue?A) ...  Show more

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:30] Question Dissection: A 4-year-old African American girl presents to the E.D. with refusal to walk for one day... [6:22] Orthopedic Surgery chapter of S2S including questions like: - What are the signs and symptoms of compartment sy ...  Show more

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:28]Question Dissection: An 81-year-old woman is brought to the E.D. via ambulance complaining of an excruciating headache that began two hours ago.. [4:34]Neurosurgery chapter of S2S including questions like: - What causes a subdural h ...  Show more

Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD

Educational Pearls:

Guest: Peter C. Rhee, D.O. Host: Jeffrey S. Brault, D.O. (@JeffBrault) Summary: Spinal cord injuries are often devastating for our patients. What are some of the surgical options that are available for patients to regain function in their upper extremities? Peter C. Rhee, D.O., s ...  Show more