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Physical Exam findings in Lower Extremity DVT - Likelihood Ratios
 - Asymmetric calf swelling, ≥2 cm
findings in Lower Extremity ... - Asymmetric calf ... Swelling of entire leg ... LR 1.4 - Any calf
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
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Lower Extremity ... and bilateral leg ... foot and lateral calf ... #LowerLimb #Extremity ... sensory #motor #leg
Calf Muscle Hematoma on POCUS

50 year old male playing tennis felt a pop in his leg.
Calf Muscle Hematoma ... on POCUS 50 ... felt a pop in his leg ... Diagnosis: “Tennis Leg ... clinical #ultrasound #msk
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
Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Hypotension Management Algorithm ... the morning • Leg ... thigh, buttock and calf ... Hypotension #Management #Algorithm
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
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
I call it, “Think ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... Evaluation #Protocol #Algorithm
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
I call it, “Think ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... Evaluation #Protocol #Algorithm
Causes of Localized Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cervical:
 - Anterior
     • Infection
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... infection in upper extremity ... Inguinal: • Leg ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm