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Stridor - Differential Diagnosis Framework:
High-pitched, variable respiratory sound

ETIOLOGIES:
Infectious:
 • Retropharyngeal abscess
 • Acute epiglottitis
 • Peritonsillar
Diagnosis Framework: High-pitched ... Ludwig's angina Trauma ... Mechanical: • Larynx fracture ... #diagnosis #causes ... pulmonary #airway #physicalexam
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... Leg Pain: • Fracture ... #Leg #pain #differential ... lower #extremity #msk ... #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 ... neoplasms • trauma ... and posterior thigh ... #diagnosis #causes ... #neurology
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Neurologic deficit ... Neurologic injuries ... syndrome risk high ... Consider trauma/ ... Posterior #Injury #msk