... A hyperactive deep tendon reflex (DTR) is an abnormally brisk muscle contraction that occurs in response to a sudden stretch induced by sharply tapping the muscle's tendon of insertion. This elicited sign may be graded as brisk or pathologically... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... A hypoactive deep tendon reflex (DTR) is an abnormally diminished muscle contraction that occurs in response to a sudden stretch induced by sharply tapping the muscle's tendon of insertion. It may be graded as minimal (+) or absent (0). Symmetrically reduced (+) reflexes may be... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Tendinitis is a painful inflammation of tendons and of tendon-muscle attachments to bone, usually in the shoulder rotator cuff, hip, Achilles tendon, or hamstring. Bursitis is a painful inflammation of one or more of the bursae — closed... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Achilles tendon contracture is a shortening of the Achilles tendon (tendo calcaneus or heel cord) that causes foot pain and strain and limits ankle dorsiflexion.
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Achilles tendon... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... A hyperactive deep tendon reflex (DTR) is an abnormally brisk muscle contraction that occurs in response to a sudden stretch induced by sharply tapping the muscle’s tendon of insertion. This elicited sign may be graded as brisk or pathologically hyperactive.... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures
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... A hypoactive deep tendon reflex (DTR) is an abnormally diminished muscle contraction that occurs in response to a sudden stretch induced by sharply tapping the muscle’s tendon of insertion. It may be graded as minimal (+) or absent (0). Symmetrically reduced (+) reflexes... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures
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... Differential Overview
Hyporeflexia
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... A painful inflammation of tendons and of tendon-muscle attachments to bone, tendinitis usually occurs in the shoulder rotator cuff, hip, Achilles tendon, or hamstring.
Bursitis is a painful inflammation of one or more of the... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes (DTRs) are abnormally brisk muscle contractions that occur in response to a sudden stretch induced by sharply tapping the muscle’s tendon of insertion. This elicited sign may be graded as brisk or pathologically... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Hypoactive deep tendon reflexes (DTRs) are abnormally diminished muscle contractions that occur in response to a sudden stretch induced by sharply tapping the muscle’s tendon of insertion. Symmetrically reduced reflexes may be normal.
... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... A hyperactive deep tendon reflex (DTR) is an abnormally brisk muscle contraction that occurs in response to a sudden stretch induced by sharply tapping the muscle's tendon of insertion. This elicited sign may be graded as brisk or pathologically hyperactive.... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... A hypoactive deep tendon reflex (DTR) is an abnormally diminished muscle contraction that occurs in response to a sudden stretch induced by sharply tapping the muscle's tendon of insertion. It may be graded as minimal (+) or absent (0). Symmetrically reduced (+) reflexes may be... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... David D. Sherry, MD Tendonitis - BASICS Tendonitis - description Inflammation of a tendon or along the tendon sheath Tendonitis - epidemiology Increases with age and at time of puberty. May be ... Tendonitis - DIAGNOSIS ... Tendonitis - TREATMENT ... Tendonitis - FOLLOW UP ... Tendonitis - bibliography ... Tendonitis - CODES ... Tendonitis - FAQ
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