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Ober's Test for Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Ober's Test assesses for iliotibial band syndrome.  With the patient
Band Syndrome ... band syndrome. ... #Band #Syndrome ... #ITBand #knee # ... #physicalexam #
Ober's Test for TFL/ITB Inflammation

With the patient in the lateral position, affected side up.  The
, then slowly lowers ... #Obers #Test #Iliotibial ... #Band #Syndrome ... #Hip #knee #clinical ... #video #physicalexam
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Lower Extremity ... Dermatomes and Myotomes ... Reflexes: • Knee ... • Cauda Equina Syndrome ... #leg #physicalexam
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Upper Extremity Dermatomes ... and Myotomes Motor ... Triceps power is ... #Myotomes #diagnosis ... #arm #physicalexam
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
 •
(CES) is usually ... Differential Diagnosis ... cord infarct • HIV ... region (S2-S4 dermatomes ... #differential #diagnosis
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
- Differential Diagnosis ... strain injury • Iliotibial ... band syndrome ... #lower #extremity ... #msk #physicalexam
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
HIV) - Vitamin ... Weakness - Lower ... motor neuron symptoms ... lesion - Upper motor ... #differential #diagnosis
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
dermatitis - Ankles, lower ... Psoriasis - Elbows, knees ... , scalp, lower back ... Extensor surfaces of arms ... #differential #diagnosis
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... Decorticate posturing: Arms ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
/or motor neuropathy ... loss, arthralgia, arm ... bruits, asymmetric arm ... hip • Muscle strength ... lower respiratory