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Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework Bone ... cyanosis - Cool extremity ... diagnosis #lower #extremity ... #msk #physicalexam
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Lower Extremity ... and Myotomes Reflexes ... : • Knee - L2 ... Syndrome - Low back pain ... #physicalexam
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
The knee should ... extension of the knee ... Lower #Extremity ... #tone #Newborn ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
Tone - Leg Recoil on Physical Exam
To test leg recoil, the legs are fully flexed on
Tone - Leg Recoil ... Exam To test leg ... The legs should ... #Extremity #tone ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam
Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
Complex regional pain ... syndrome type 1 (reflex ... Note: • Left leg ... after the right leg ... #PhysicalExam #
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
start with the knee ... control of the leg ... and the leg at ... Reposition the leg ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam
Bounce Test for Meniscal Tear

Grasp the heel, extend and gently bounce the leg, gently forcing hyperextension.
Bounce Test for ... the leg, gently ... Pain is a positive ... Meniscal #Tear #knee ... #physicalexam #
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
and left side should ... The examiner should ... or bed with the legs ... bedridden, the knees ... having the patient kneel
Lower Extremity Tone on Physical Exam
Assessing motor function of the lower extremities begins with passive range
Lower Extremity ... Next, flex and extend ... the hips, the knees ... LowerExtremity #tone #Newborn ... #PhysicalExam #
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
- Ensure leg ... affected part should ... - Intense pain ... days, the local pain ... bulbocarvenosus reflex