1997 results
Satellite Sign on Physical Exam demonstrating Asymmetric Upper Extremity Weakness

The affected arm remains stationary, while the
Asymmetric Upper Extremity ... Satellite #Sign #PhysicalExam ... neurology #upper #extremity
Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
Framework for Lower Extremity ... Unilateral Lower Extremity ... Bilateral Lower Extremity ... Bilateral #Lower #Extremity ... #PhysicalExam #
Physical Exam findings in Lower Extremity DVT - Likelihood Ratios
 - Asymmetric calf swelling, ≥2 cm
findings in Lower Extremity ... Likelihood #Ratios #PhysicalExam
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Lower Extremity ... #LowerLimb #Extremity ... sensory #motor #leg #physicalexam
Tromner Sign on Physical Exam

Tromner sign indicates pyramidal release.  The Tromner sign is flexion of
response in the upper extremity ... Video #Neurology #physicalexam
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Upper Extremity ... #UpperLimb #Extremity ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam
Marked Edema: Low albumin, immobility, and venous insufficiency have lead to accumulation of 
fluid in lower
fluid in lower extremity ... Clinical #Photo #PhysicalExam
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
cyanosis - Cool extremity ... diagnosis #lower #extremity ... #msk #physicalexam
Peristalsis Waves in Neurogenic Megacolon

Extremely large, intermittent waves of peristalsis in a 44-year-old man with quadriplegia
Neurogenic Megacolon Extremely ... NEJM #Abdominal #PhysicalExam
Lower Extremity Tone on Physical Exam
Assessing motor function of the lower extremities begins with passive range
Lower Extremity ... tone #Newborn #PhysicalExam