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Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
compression • Sciatica ... Excessive training 1) ... Pain 2) Pallor-bruising ... 3) Paralysis ... extremity #msk #physicalexam
Gerstmann Syndrome
1) Finger agnosia - Inability to name their own fingers, affecting both sides
2) Right-left confusion
Gerstmann Syndrome ... 1) Finger agnosia ... affecting both sides 2) ... - Inability to differentiate ... affecting both sides 3)
Romberg's Test for Proprioception
History: First described in the 19th century in patients with tabes dorsalis (later
to perform: 1) ... with eyes open 2) ... the eyes 3) Observe ... #neurology #diagnosis ... proprioception #physicalexam
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
 •
• Prevalence: 1: ... pain (LBP) • Sciatica ... - Emergency Causes ... #differential # ... #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
weakness in: 1. ... loss of smile 3. ... life-threatening Differential ... EMG Findings: 1. ... /Edrophonium test
Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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Causes of Knee Effusions ... - Differential ... - Malignancy 2. ... after injury 3. ... diagnosis #msk #physicalexam
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Management Summary Causes ... obstruction 3. ... output: 200 ml/hr 3. ... #treatment #nephrology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Interpretation: 1. ... 3. ... mmol/L Step 1 ... D-lactate (short bowel syndrome ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia is usually caused ... 1) Is it hypotonic ... 2) Is ADH elevated ... demyelination syndrome ... Treatment #management #nephrology
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... , oral cavity) Caused ... hyperglycemia —+ mild polyuria ... dexamethasone suppression test ... ACTH levels 3)