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Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... of Leg Pain: ... Slipped capital femoral ... Herpes zoster - HIV ... extremity #msk #physicalexam
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
examiner flexes the leg ... buttock, if the hip ... raises off of the ... in the back or leg ... #physicalexam #
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Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
examiner flexes the leg ... buttock, if the hip ... raises off of the ... in the back or leg ... #physicalexam #
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Dropped Foot Gait - Paralysis of Dorsal Flexion of the Foot.
When trying to walk the tip
peroneal nerve, which causes ... flaccidity of the leg ... by raising the leg ... the thigh on the hip ... Gait #Neurology #PhysicalExam
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Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
Causes of Proteinuria ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Protein deposition (eg ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Elevated Amylase (Hyperamylasemia)- Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pancreatic causes:
 - Pancreatic cancer
 - Complications pancreatitis: eg pseudocyst
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pancreatic causes ... pancreatitis: eg ... Non-pancreatic causes ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplasm:
• NHL
• Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Leukemia
• Solid
Causes of Fever ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Infection: • HIV ... • Protozoa (eg ... #causes
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints, Casts ... Pelvis: • WELL LEG ... of ankle joint/leg ... stabilisation of femoral ... cotton to the leg
Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Arthritis Other Causes ... Joint • Hip Dysplasia ... Slipped Capital Femoral ... Epiphysis (SCFE) • Legg-Calve-Perthes
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
The femoral pulses ... in the arms and legs ... The hips are checked ... dysplasia of the hips ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam