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Kussmaul's Sign and Friedreich's Sign on Neck Examination

A middle-aged M with unknown PMH presents with dyspnea.
Kussmaul's Sign ... Most likely diagnosis ... (middle chest, lower ... Kussmaul's (JVP ... #Neck #JVP #PhysicalExam
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
by the ankle. ... is a sign of hypotonia ... Lower #Extremity ... tone #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
Physical Exam findings in Lower Extremity DVT - Likelihood Ratios
 - Asymmetric calf swelling, ≥2 cm
Extremity DVT - ... Swelling of entire leg ... - Any calf or ankle ... - NS - Homans sign ... #diagnosis
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Lower Extremity ... and Myotomes Reflexes ... : • Knee - L2 ... , L3, L4 • Ankle ... #physicalexam
Hoover's Sign for Functional Lower Extremity Paralysis

Used to distinguish organic from functional leg hemiparesis.

Ask the patient
Functional Lower ... Extremity Paralysis ... the patient to flex ... hemiparesis #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
Next, I go to the ankle ... I can’t get an ankle ... consistent with a lower ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
Lower Extremity Tone on Physical Exam
Assessing motor function of the lower extremities begins with passive range
Lower Extremity ... the hips, the knees ... and ankles. ... tone #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video