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Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
thrombophlebitis Skin ... band syndrome • Shin ... Brittle nails - Skin ... skin • Inflammation ... extremity #msk #physicalexam
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for ... grip weakness caused ... Palsy #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam ... #orthopedics #sports
Piriformis Test

The Piriformis test evaluates for pain from sciatic nerve irritation caused by the piriformis muscle.
With
pain from sciatic nerve ... irritation caused ... #Hip #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Ankle Anterior Drawer Test - Talofibular Ligament

The anterior drawer test is for anterior talofibular ligament stability.
plantarflexed, brace the shin ... Video via @open_michigan ... Ligament #Ankle #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Kussmaul's Sign and Friedreich's Sign on Neck Examination

A middle-aged M with unknown PMH presents with dyspnea.
small blue-colored spot ... on the skin (middle ... the underlying cause ... Friedreichs #Neck #JVP #PhysicalExam ... #Clinical #Video
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Rash - Differential ... Fecal occult blood test ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Purpura, ischemic skin ... - Affects the skin ... Cryoglobulinemic Vasculitis - Skin ... glomerular ischemia - Skin ... Small Vessels: Skin
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Capitis - Skin ... disease • Pull test ... Examine the entire skin ... texture at bald spots
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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compression of nerve ... - Emergency Causes ... • Provocative Tests ... stimulation of skin ... #diagnosis #causes
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
buttock, if the hip raises ... tightness, femoral nerve ... Femoris #clinical #video ... #hip #physicalexam ... #orthopedics #sports