Trousseau's Sign of Hypocalcemia on Physical Exam Carpopedal ...

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Trousseau's Sign of Hypocalcemia on Physical Exam



Carpopedal spasm caused by ischemia induced by an inflated blood pressure cuff.  Involves flexion of the wrist, thumb, and MCP joints with hyperextension of the fingers.



Via Dr. Ariane Petronilho and Dr. Bruno Farnetano @bruno.farnetano



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Dr. Gerald Diaz

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