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Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Lower Extremity ... Reflexes: • ... • Cauda Equina Syndrome ... Commonly caused ... #physicalexam
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... cyanosis - Cool extremity ... #pain #differential ... diagnosis #lower #extremity ... #msk #physicalexam
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Upper Extremity ... Dermatomes and Myotomes ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... #UpperLimb #Extremity ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam
Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
Peripheral Edema - Differential ... type 1 (reflex ... Note: • Left leg ... after the right leg ... #PhysicalExam #
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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- Emergency Causes ... • Provocative Tests ... absent anal wink test ... #differential # ... diagnosis #causes
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Locked-in syndrome ... wrists clenched; legs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
assessment, is best ... checked for red reflex ... This reflex is not ... in the arms and legs ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam