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Unilateral / Asymmetric Lower Extremity Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Acute:
 • DVT *Can't Miss Diagnosis
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Asymmetric Lower Extremity ... Swelling - Differential ... Unilateral #Lower #Extremity ... #Swelling #Differential
Bilateral Lower Extremity Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Acute:
 • DVT *Can't Miss Diagnosis
 • Medication Side
Bilateral Lower Extremity ... Swelling - Differential ... Unilateral #Lower #Extremity ... #Swelling #Differential
Physical Exam findings in Lower Extremity DVT - Likelihood Ratios
 - Asymmetric calf swelling, ≥2 cm
findings in Lower Extremity ... Asymmetric calf swelling ... dilation - LR 1.6 - Swelling ... calf or ankle swelling ... Likelihood #Ratios #PhysicalExam
Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
Peripheral Edema - Differential ... Framework for Lower Extremity ... Peripheral #Edema #differential ... #PhysicalExam # ... Pathophysiology
Patellofemoral Syndrome - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Knee Pain with possible symptoms of 'catching'
with possible symptoms ... Secondary effusion (swelling ... Patellofemoral #Syndrome #pathophysiology ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
Erythromelalgia
 • Episodes of red discoloration and hot, burning-like pain in the distal extremities.
 • Swelling
Swelling is ... cooling of affected extremity ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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paresthetica • Symptoms ... 3-6 months of symptom ... mass Sensory Symptoms ... MeralgiaParesthetica #MSK #pathophysiology ... #differential #
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
hyperextension -> Upper extremity ... Primarily Upper Extremity ... Syndromes #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... cyanosis - Cool extremity ... Intense joint pain/swelling ... diagnosis #lower #extremity ... #msk #physicalexam
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
etiology Signs/Symptoms ... - Bruising & swelling ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms ... #pathophysiology