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Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... Joint Causes of Leg ... cyanosis - Cool extremity ... diagnosis #lower #extremity ... #msk #physicalexam
Physical Exam findings in Lower Extremity DVT - Likelihood Ratios
 - Asymmetric calf swelling, ≥2 cm
findings in Lower Extremity ... Swelling of entire leg ... - Any calf or ankle
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Lower Extremity ... L2, L3, L4 • Ankle ... and bilateral leg ... #LowerLimb #Extremity ... sensory #motor #leg
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
Tone - Leg Traction ... Physical Exam Leg ... by the ankle. ... maintain a flexed angle ... Lower #Extremity
Talus Fracture on POCUS
Athlete with hard landing on one foot, pain and tenderness over dorsum of
Talus Fracture on POCUS ... POCUS showed talus ... Talus #Fracture #POCUS ... clinical #ultrasound #MSK ... #ankle
Talar Gout on POCUS

Got the gouch! Talus shown with erosion, overhanging edge, and hyperemia at eroded
Talar Gout on POCUS ... Lee Day @UltrasoundRheum ... #Talus #Gout #POCUS ... #MSK #Clinical ... #Ankle #Ultrasound
Acute peroneal compartment syndrome on POCUS
After a minor ankle twist POCUS - muscle tear & hematoma.
compartment syndrome on POCUS ... After a minor ankle ... twist POCUS - muscle ... #clinical #msk ... #ultrasound #leg
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
hyperextension -> Upper extremity ... Primarily Upper Extremity ... saddle anesthesia. leg ... signs #symptoms #msk
Causes of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Insufficient Sleep
 • Poor Sleep Hygiene
 • Insomnia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Apnea • Restless Legs ... Parkinson's, MS) ... • Medications (Eg ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Localized Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cervical:
 - Anterior
     • Infection
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... infection in upper extremity ... Inguinal: • Leg ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm