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Lower Extremity Tone on Physical Exam
Assessing motor function of the lower extremities begins with passive range
Lower Extremity ... Next, flex and extend ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
on the leg is a sign ... #Extremity #tone ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
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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lumbar stenosis • Vascular ... extremity reflexes ... decreased rectal tone ... • Provocative Tests ... absent anal wink test
Tone - Leg Recoil on Physical Exam
To test leg recoil, the legs are fully flexed on
Physical Exam To test ... #Extremity #tone ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... decreased muscle tone ... Vascular/Blockage ... MCTD, Sjogren syndrome ... , lower extremity
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Newborn Infant - ... Muscle tone is assessed ... #PhysicalExam # ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Diagnosis