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Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Reflexes: • Knee ... • Cauda Equina Syndrome ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... #neurology #sensory ... #motor #leg #physicalexam
Incomplete spinal cord syndromes (ISCS)
 • Central - Small Lesion - Suspended sensory deficit, classic cape
Incomplete spinal cord syndromes ... positive Romberg sign ... of LMN and sensory ... multiradicular pain, leg ... #diagnosis #neurology
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
Other brainstem syndromes ... sensory deficits ... Manifestations #diagnosis ... #neurology #symptoms ... #signs
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
Sensory loss below ... saddle anesthesia. leg ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #orthopedics #neurology
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Partial myelitis • Sensory ... • Or brainstem syndromes ... Signs and symptoms ... taper 3-7 days - Short ... #management #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
flexors of the legs ... of the arms (pyramidal ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... • Bilateral signs ... #management #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... brainstem Motor/Sensory ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... vasculitis • Sensory ... arthralgia, arm/leg ... affects the skin, neurologic ... purpura (lower legs
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... When the diagnosis ... sought from a senior ... legs - increased ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam