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Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
• Cauda Equina Syndrome ... damage to peroneal nerve ... such as fibular fracture ... #diagnosis #neurology ... sensory #motor #leg #physicalexam
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Dermatomes and Myotomes ... hand" ± Horner Syndrome ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... #diagnosis #neurology ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Neurologic deficit ... Neurologic injuries ... Common peroneal nerve ... >> LINK TO ACL TEARS ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... threat Cranial Nerves ... If ok with ICU team ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose