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Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
saddle (perineal) anesthesia ... damage to peroneal nerve ... such as fibular fracture ... neurology #sensory #motor ... #leg #physicalexam
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Pain: • Fracture ... • Iliotibial band ... Hair loss- feet and ... Paralysis 4) Paresthesia ... extremity #msk #physicalexam
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Myotomes Motor ... Abduction - C8-T1 (ulnar ... aracteristic "claw hand ... regimental badge" anesthesia ... #arm #physicalexam
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... - Ensure leg ... nerve damage in ... progresses to anaesthesia ... Hypovolemic Shock #Orthopedics