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Oppositional Grasp Weakness in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Dysfunction of the six- Opposition weakness-in carpal tunnel syndrome with
carpal tunnel syndrome ... In this case, the ... #video #physicaleaxm ... #neurology #orthopedics ... #msk #CTS
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Pronation - C7, C8 Wrist ... Wrist drop - Occurs ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... anesthesia and deltoid weakness ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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(CES) is usually ... - Emergency Causes ... lower extremity weakness ... • Provocative Tests ... #neurology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... myalgia and muscle weakness ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... • ANA (Suggest CTD ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
S/Sx: Most pts ... Weakness, cramping ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... (only if no clear ... cause) Management
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
affects the skin, neurologic ... Myalgia and muscle weakness ... cognitive impairment, neurologic ... tract, and often causes ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Diagnostic Tests ... RP-ILD), dermato-rheumatologic ... aspiration > 50% of pts ... statins - probably caused ... Myositis #Myopathy #rheumatology