The Neurologic Examination
The Neurologic Examination Jean Khoury Andrew N. Russman The neurologic examination is the essential tool to localize clinical findings within the nervous system, to develop a differential diagnosis, and to…
Mai Huang: A 64-Year-Old Waitress With Left-Sided Abdominal Pain and Fever
Learning Objectives • Learn the common causes of abdominal pain. • Develop an understanding of the unique anatomy of the colon. • Develop an understanding of the causes of diverticulitis….
Vivian Zhao: A 32-Year-Old Female With Right Lower Quadrant Pain
Learning Objectives • Learn the clinical presentation of appendicitis pain. • Learn how to use physical examination to identify appendicitis. • Develop an understanding of the treatment options for appendicitis….
Lydia Lutz: A 24-Year-Old Bartender With the Acute Onset of Severe Abdominal Pain That Radiates Through to Her Back
Learning Objectives • Learn the common causes of abdominal pain. • Develop an understanding of the unique anatomy of the pancreas. • Develop an understanding of the causes of acute…
Brian Nguyen: A 23 Year-Old With Severe Testicular Pain and Hematuria
Learning Objectives • Learn the common causes of testicular pain. • Develop an understanding of the unique anatomy of the urinary tract. • Develop an understanding of the sensory innervation…
Chuck Connors: A 72-Year-Old Male With Persistent Pain Following a Thoracotomy for Lung Cancer
Learning Objectives • Learn the common causes of pain following thoracic surgery. • Develop an understanding of the anatomy and innervation of the chest wall and thorax. • Develop an…
Mike Zuckerburg: A 28-Year-Old Male With a Fever and Pleuritic Chest Pain of Acute Onset
Learning Objectives • Learn the common causes of chest pain. • Learn the common causes of hand deformity. • Develop an understanding of the unique anatomy of the chest wall….
Tommy “Tank” Teller: A 68-Year-Old Diabetic With Pain and Paresthesias Radiating Into the Lower Chest and Subcostal Area
Learning Objectives • Learn the common causes of chest wall and subcostal pain. • Learn the common causes of chest wall and subcostal numbness. • Develop an understanding of the…
Laura McIlhenny: A 26-Year-Old Cosmetic Salesperson With Severe Knifelike Pain and a Clicking Sensation in the Lower Ribs Following a Seatbelt Injury
Learning Objectives • Learn the common causes of chest wall pain. • Develop an understanding of the innervation of the chest wall and pelvis. • Develop an understanding of the…
Mark “Mo” Bandy: A 31-Year-Old Rodeo Rider With Broken Ribs After Being Thrown From a Bronco
Learning Objectives • Learn the common causes of chest wall pain. • Learn the common causes of fractured ribs. • Develop an understanding of the anatomy of the ribs. •…
