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THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT ... FLAGS - In all cases ... neurology, back ... Pathway #Child #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
result in permanent neurologic ... long history of cervical ... involved) - Tendon reflex ... in deep tendon reflexes ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
Galant Reflex on ... persistent in cases ... clinical #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Normal #Primitive
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
injury • Gait is abnormal ... hemorrhage • Cervical ... Causes: 1. ... reflexes: Areflexia ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Pupillary light ... movements; also normal ... indicators of cortical ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Causes of Hypotonic ... Axial Weakness, Normal ... Strength, Normal ... Reflexes - Brain ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
multiple spinal cord ... - Causes progressive ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... increased risk weight ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
checked for red reflex ... This reflex is not ... trunk is held vertically ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
infectious disease caused ... Vertical (22%) ... PCR + 20-90%, normal ... achalasia (dysphagia, weight ... 90-120 days • Pediatric