What Is a Routine Physical Examination?

57-year-old asymptomatic woman with a pelvic mass palpated during routine physical examination Axial fat-suppressed FSE T2-weighted images (Figure 11.10.1) reveal a large cystic lesion in the pelvis, with a partial septation anteriorly. Coronal FSE T2-weighted image (Figure 11.10.2) shows similar findings. An axial FSE T1-weighted image (...

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A Case of Congenital Supernumerary Teeth in an Ovine Dental Pad

Journal of Veterinary Dentistry ◽

10.1177/0898756417734378 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 34 (4) ◽

pp. 279-281

Author(s):

Juan Alberto Corbera ◽

Immaculada Morales ◽

Sergio Martin ◽

Alberto Arencibia ◽

Carlos Gutierrez

Keyword(s):

Physical Examination ◽

Rare Case ◽

Congenital Abnormalities ◽

Rare Condition ◽

Congenital Defect ◽

Supernumerary Teeth ◽

Routine Physical Examination

A rare case of congenital supernumerary teeth, also known as hyperdontia, observed in a healthy 8-month-old female ewe is presented. The congenital defect consisted of the presence of 2 incisor teeth embedded in the lateral areas of the dental pad. The anomaly was found during a routine physical examination and no other congenital abnormalities were found in the patient. No prior congenital abnormalities had been seen in the herd and the study of possible associated teratogenic factors was inconclusive. To the authors’ knowledge, this ovine odontogenic abnormality has not been described in the literature and appears to be an extraordinarily rare condition.

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Routine Physical Examination and the Squatting Maneuver

The American Journal of Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.amjmed.2011.08.029 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 125 (4) ◽

pp. e11

Author(s):

Michael James Zema

Keyword(s):

Physical Examination ◽

Routine Physical Examination

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Ocular Auscultation: A Review

International Journal of Medical Students ◽

10.5195/ijms.2015.125 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 102-106 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Daniel Fernando Gallego ◽

Ana Maria Rivas-Grajales ◽

Carlos Jose Gallego

Keyword(s):

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Clinical Practice ◽

Literature Review ◽

Physical Examination ◽

Broad Spectrum ◽

Physical Exam ◽

Routine Physical Examination ◽

Diagnostic Finding

Ocular auscultation is a commonly neglected step of routine physical examination. An adequate ocular auscultation can be helpful in discovering an ocular bruit, which is an important diagnostic finding for a broad spectrum of pathologic conditions, some of which are potentially fatal. In this article, we present a literature review on the physical exam maneuver of ocular auscultation, as well as the pathophysiology and differential diagnosis of ocular bruits. We also included a description of the adequate auscultation technique and a discussion about the applicability of ocular auscultation in clinical practice

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The fretful child with swollen appendage: Mitten the Insidious

Asian Journal of Medicine and Biomedicine ◽

10.37231/ajmb.2020.4.1.327 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 31-33

Author(s):

M.A. Shafiq ◽

K. Anwar ◽

Tan J.A.

Keyword(s):

Early Detection ◽

Young Children ◽

Physical Examination ◽

Effective Treatment ◽

Medical Condition ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Good Outcome ◽

Routine Physical Examination ◽

Attention Failure ◽

Timely Referral

Hair tourniquet syndrome is a rare medical condition involving a tightly constricting strand of hair or thread-like material strangulating a part of the bodily appendage, such as the fingers and toes, which prompts for urgent attention. Failure to recognize early and respond to worsening symptoms may lead to serious complications. Few cases have been reported as this condition affects primarily young children. Our aim for this topic is to increase awareness of hair tourniquet syndrome to healthcare providers. Proper exposure during routine physical examination for early detection, and timely referral for effective treatment. Here we report a case of hair tourniquet syndrome of the toe that was released surgically with a good outcome. Keywords: Hair tourniquet syndrome, bodily appendage, children.

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Asymptomatic Disease

10.1093/med/9780190607166.003.0008 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Robert Laureno

Keyword(s):

Family History ◽

Physical Examination ◽

Diagnostic Tests ◽

Pseudotumor Cerebri ◽

Clinical Situation ◽

Personal History ◽

Neurologic Diseases ◽

The Family ◽

Routine Physical Examination ◽

Asymptomatic Disease

This chapter on “Asymptomatic Disease” examines the discovery and management of asymptomatic neurologic diseases. Considered are carotid stenosis, berry aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation, and pseudotumor cerebri. Asymptomatic disease can be discovered by routine physical examination or by diagnostic tests that have been ordered for some unrelated reason. Discovery of asymptomatic disease is not always accidental; practitioners sometimes search for asymptomatic brain disease. Such testing can be prompted by the family history, the patient’s personal history, or the clinical situation. After an asymptomatic condition has been found, the practitioner must decide how to use the information. Judgment, in such cases, can be difficult.

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The Virtual Foot and Ankle Physical Examination

Foot & Ankle International ◽

10.1177/1071100720941020 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 41 (8) ◽

pp. 1017-1026

Author(s):

Stephanie K. Eble ◽

Oliver B. Hansen ◽

Scott J. Ellis ◽

Mark C. Drakos

Keyword(s):

Physical Examination ◽

Expert Opinion ◽

Orthopedic Surgery ◽

Foot And Ankle ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Patient Instruction ◽

Evidence Level ◽

Virtual Visits ◽

Routine Physical Examination

The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated a rapid and drastic shift for clinicians and patients away from traditional in-person visits and toward internet-based virtual visits. The adoption of telehealth services is likely to persist in some capacity even as in-person visits resume, given the convenience and efficiency of telehealth consultations for patients and perhaps surgeons. A primary challenge of virtual visits, particularly in the field of orthopedic surgery, is the physical examination. However, for the foot and ankle, routine physical examination maneuvers can be completed virtually with little modification given proper patient instruction. We present a comprehensive virtual foot and ankle examination for telehealth visits, including instructions that can be provided to patients verbatim and a corresponding checklist for provider documentation. Level of Evidence: Level V, expert opinion.

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Is routine physical examination of psychiatric in-patients really necessary?

Psychiatric Bulletin ◽

10.1192/pb.20.4.218 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 20 (4) ◽

pp. 218-220 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ian Porter

Keyword(s):

Mental Illness ◽

Physical Examination ◽

Case Studies ◽

Medical Condition ◽

Somatic Complaints ◽

Psychiatric Unit ◽

Physical Disorders ◽

Intracranial Lesions ◽

Routine Physical Examination ◽

Psychiatric Conditions

Although there are some well recognised physical disorders such as intracranial lesions that can present with mental illness, many psychiatric conditions do not appear to be associated with underlying somatic complaints. However, a number of recent studies have shown that there are often high rates of concurrent medical conditions among acute psychiatric in-patients that were previously undiagnosed or unsuspected. The author illustrates this point by presenting two case studies in which a significant medical condition was only identified after physical examination on a psychiatric unit.

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Clinical Anatomy and Surgical Repair of Prepubic Hernia in Dogs and Cats

Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association ◽

10.5326/0450284 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 45 (6) ◽

pp. 284-290 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Menolly R. Beittenmiller ◽

F. A. Mann ◽

Gheorghe M. Constantinescu ◽

Jill K. Luther

Keyword(s):

Physical Examination ◽

Survival Rates ◽

Clinical Signs ◽

Severe Trauma ◽

Abdominal Hernia ◽

Clinical Anatomy ◽

Abdominal Ultrasonography ◽

Common Causes ◽

Routine Physical Examination ◽

Large Animals

Prepubic hernia is a traumatic hernia in small animals, most often associated with severe trauma to the caudal abdomen. Common causes include vehicular trauma, dog fights, and kicks by large animals. Rupture of the prepubic tendon in dogs and of its equivalent in cats results in a ventral abdominal hernia. Due to the traumatic nature of the injury, concurrent injuries are frequently seen. Clinical signs of herniation are often nonspecific, and the resultant hernia may not be readily apparent during routine physical examination. This being so, diagnosis is often based on a thorough physical examination in conjunction with abdominal radiography and, possibly, abdominal ultrasonography. Multiple methods of repair of prepubic hernia have been reported, and survival rates are quite good if concurrent injuries are not severe.

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