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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Weakness

- Dr. Tom Fadial @thame 

#Weakness #Algorithm #Evaluation #Diagnosis #Differential #Neurology
Algorithm for the ... Tom Fadial @thame ... #Weakness #Algorithm ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Neurology
Causes of Facial Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Forehead Sparing = Central cause
  - Most commonly
Weakness - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Weakness #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #neurology
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
vision loss • Facial ... asymmetry • Arm weakness ... Immediate Workup ... #diagnosis #differential ... #neurology #CVA
Causes of Peripheral Weakness with Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Radiculopathy:
 • Disc
 • Spondylosis
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of Peripheral Weakness ... Sensory Changes - Differential ... • Peroneal • Radial ... #Sensory #Neurology ... #Differential #
Causes of Hemiplegia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cerebral Hemisphere (Contralateral motor cortex)
 • Aphasia
 • Apraxia
 •
of Hemiplegia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sub-Cortical (Corona radiata ... #Hemiplegia #Neurology ... #Differential #
Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Floppy Newborn) - Differential ... Decreased LOC, Axial ... Weakness, Normal ... Trauma • Hematoma ... Floppy #Newborn #Differential
Causes of Scrotal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Painful - Sudden Onset
 • Testicular Torsion
 • Torsion
Scrotal Mass - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hernia Painful - Gradual ... cell Seminoma, Teratoma ... #Differential #
Low Back Pain (Lumbago) - Common Differential Diagnosis and Patterns

Mechanical Low Back Pain:
Aching pain in the
Lumbago) - Common Differential ... lumbosacral area; may radiate ... Commonly work related ... paresthesias and weakness ... Patterns #Features #Comparison
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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sequestration • epidural hematoma ... constipation Differential ... lower extremity weakness ... Equina #syndrome #differential ... diagnosis #causes #neurology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Muscle pain - Weakness ... associated free radicals ... per day until stable ... Rhabdomyolysis #Differential