Apprehension/augmentation test: Application: The apprehension test is being applied when the patient is lying or sitting with the shoulder in a neutral position (90Â° abduction). The examiner holds the patientâs wrist with one hand and with the other hand he applies anteriorly directed force to the humeral head.
See all translations. us â /ËsÉªnÂ·droÊm, -drÉm/. âº a combination of medical problems that commonly go together and that show the existence of a disease. âº Syndrome is often used in the names of diseases: chronic fatigue syndrome.
Rett syndrome is a rare, severe neurological disorder that affects mostly girls. It's usually discovered in the first two years of life, and a child's diagnosis with Rett syndrome can feel overwhelming. Although there's no cure, early identification and treatment may help girls and families who are affected by Rett syndrome. In the past, it was felt to be part of the Autism Spectrum Disorder. We now know that it is mostly genetically based.