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Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
by the ankle. ... is a sign of hypotonia ... Lower #Extremity ... tone #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Physical Exam findings in Lower Extremity DVT - Likelihood Ratios
 - Asymmetric calf swelling, ≥2 cm
findings in Lower Extremity ... Swelling of entire leg ... - Any calf or ankle ... - NS - Homans sign ... Likelihood #Ratios #PhysicalExam
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Lower Extremity ... and Myotomes Reflexes ... L2, L3, L4 • Ankle ... and bilateral leg ... #physicalexam
Hoover's Sign for Functional Lower Extremity Paralysis

Used to distinguish organic from functional leg hemiparesis.

Ask the patient
Hoover's Sign for ... Functional Lower Extremity ... the patient to flex ... #Hoovers #Sign # ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
control of the leg ... Next, I go to the ankle ... I can’t get an ankle ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Lower Extremity Tone on Physical Exam
Assessing motor function of the lower extremities begins with passive range
Lower Extremity ... Next, flex and extend ... the knees and ankles ... tone #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... This reflex is not ... in the arms and legs ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics