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Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
Brudzinski’s Sign ... flexion causes spinal ... an involuntary reflex ... Video by Dr. ... #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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Diagnosis: • ... • HIV related ... • Provocative Tests ... #differential # ... diagnosis #causes
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
Syndromes Spinal ... syphilis, and HIV ... Weakness - Lower ... #lesions #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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must be absent: lower ... gait, strength, reflexes ... Straight Leg Raise Test ... pathophysiology #differential ... #diagnosis #signs
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
- Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... • Symptoms and signs ... MCTD, Sjogren syndrome ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... • Locked-in syndrome ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... deficiency etc) • Spinal ... #diagnosis #lower ... extremity #msk #physicalexam
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Spasticity - Reflexes ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... • Bilateral signs ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... management #neurology #differential
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... When the diagnosis ... This reflex is not ... of the back and spine ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Diagnosis Framework ... the upper and lower ... purpura: strong sign ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... Cryoglobulins • HIV