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Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Bone/Joint Causes ... • Fracture • Arthritis ... Hematoma Venous Causes ... Edema Arterial Causes ... extremity #msk #physicalexam
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
and bilateral leg ... Commonly caused ... such as fibular fracture ... sensory #motor #leg ... #physicalexam
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 ... employed in the treatment ... cotton to the leg
Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Hypotension Management Algorithm ... Pyridostigmine Non-pharmacologic ... the morning • Leg ... Hypotension #Management #Algorithm ... #treatment
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
Algorithm Evaluate ... for causes of secondary ... deficiency and address causes ... • Recommend pharmacologic ... #Algorithm #Management
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... for secondary causes ... eosinophilia (common causes ... glucocorticoid treatment ... signs or symptoms (eg
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
- Ensure leg ... Syndrome • Syndrome caused ... after long bone fractures ... including DM • Treatment ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment ... Algorithm for Convulsive ... for reversible cause ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Neurology #Pharmacology
Pisa Syndrome (pleurothotonus) on Physical Exam
A tonic flexion of the trunk of the body to one
Caused commonly ... neurodegenerative disorders (eg ... Treatment: anticholinergics ... pleurothotonus #PhysicalExam
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
& Dry) is the treatment ... the determined cause ... & Dry” is the treatment ... #differential #algorithm ... icu #clinical #pharmacology