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Upper Motor Neuron (UMN) lesions are lesions occurring anywhere in the CNS from the brain up
Lower motor neuron ... form part of the differential ... diagnosis. ... Similarly, the damaged lower ... response of the big toe
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Cord Disorders - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... spasticity • Lower ... decreased muscle tone ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Bone/Joint Causes ... #diagnosis #lower ... extremity #msk #physicalexam
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
• This one is ... classically on the lower ... days of life in newborns ... comparison #table #differential ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
reinforce the tone ... consistent with a lower ... hypotonia and the cause ... #PhysicalExam # ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Newborn Infant - ... Muscle tone is assessed ... #PhysicalExam # ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Diagnosis
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... Motor/Sensory: • Tone ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam