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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
weakness, arms > legs ... - Myotonic dystrophy ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... immunologic assay - MuSK
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
Tone - Leg Traction ... is a sign of hypotonia ... Lower #Extremity ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Diagnosis Framework Bone ... • Neuropathy (DM ... differential #diagnosis #lower ... #extremity #msk ... #physicalexam
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
in the arms and legs ... Muscle tone is assessed ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis