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Are the peripheral pulses diminished or absent? Presence of poor peripheral pulses suggests arteriosclerosis, diabetes mellitus, Buerger's disease, and femoral artery thrombosis.
Are there ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Is there a history of drug use? Many drugs, including barbiturates and benzodiazepines, may cause a restless leg syndrome.
Are there abnormalities on ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Restless legs are a common complaint that cannot simply be diagnosed as restless legs syndrome without an appropriate evaluation to assess for other etiologies. A careful sleep and medication history,... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Physiologic bowlegs is the most common cause of genu varum. It is a physiologic condition that resolves by 2 years of age. However, Blount disease is becoming a more common disorder due... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... Again, anatomic breakdown of the leg into its various anatomic components is the basis of a sound differential diagnosis ( Table 44 ), Before that, however, one should determine if the pain is actually
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... Leg edema is a common sign that results when excess interstitial fluid accumulates in one or both legs. It may affect just the foot and ankle or extend to the thigh, and may be slight or dramatic, pitting or nonpitting.
... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations
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... Most common in the legs, intermittent claudication is cramping limb pain brought on by exercise and relieved by 1 to 2 minutes of rest. This pain may be acute or chronic; when acute, it may signal acute arterial occlusion. Intermittent... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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... Although leg pain commonly signifies a musculoskeletal disorder, it can also result from a more serious vascular or neurologic disorder. The pain may arise suddenly or gradually and may be localized or... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures
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... Arm and leg fractures usually result from trauma and commonly cause substantial muscle, nerve, and other soft-tissue damage. The prognosis varies with the extent of disablement or deformity, the amount of tissue and... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Leg edema is a common sign that results when excess interstitial fluid accumulates in one or both legs. It may affect just the foot and ankle or extend to the thigh, and may be slight or dramatic and pitting or nonpitting. ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling
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... Most common in the legs, intermittent claudication is cramping limb pain brought on by exercise and relieved by 1 to 2 minutes of rest. This pain may be acute or chronic; when acute, it may signal acute arterial... Emergency Interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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Leg Pain
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
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... Although leg pain commonly signifies a musculoskeletal disorder, it can also result from a more serious vascular or neurologic disorder. The pain may arise suddenly or gradually... Emergency Interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Differential Overview
❑ Venous insufficiency
❑ Arterial insufficiency
❑ Diabetes/neuropathy ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures
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... Differential Overview
❑ Deep vein thrombosis
❑ Venous insufficiency
❑ Calf muscle strain/hematoma ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures
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... Arm and leg fractures usually result from trauma and commonly cause substantial muscle, nerve, and other soft-tissue damage. The prognosis varies with the extent of disablement or deformity, the amount of tissue... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Most common in the legs, intermittent claudication is cramping limb pain brought on by exercise and relieved by 1 to 2 minutes of rest. This pain may be acute or chronic; when acute, it may... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... Leg edema is a common sign that results when excess interstitial fluid accumulates in one or both legs. It may affect just the foot and ankle or extend to the thigh and may be slight or dramatic, pitting or nonpitting. ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Most common in the legs, intermittent claudication is cramping limb pain brought on by exercise and relieved by 1 to 2 minutes of rest. This pain may be acute or chronic; when acute, it may signal acute arterial... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Although leg pain commonly signifies a musculoskeletal disorder, it can also result from a more serious vascular or neurologic disorder. The pain may arise suddenly or gradually and may be localized or affect... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Leg edema is a common sign that results when excess interstitial fluid accumulates in one or both legs. It may affect just the foot and ankle or extend to the thigh, and may be slight or dramatic, pitting or nonpitting.
... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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... Most common in the legs, intermittent claudication is cramping limb pain brought on by exercise and relieved by 1 to 2 minutes of rest. This pain may be acute or chronic; when acute, it may signal acute... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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... Although leg pain commonly signifies a musculoskeletal disorder, it can also result from a more serious vascular or neurologic disorder. The pain may arise suddenly or gradually and may be localized or affect the entire... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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Again, anatomic breakdown of the leg into its various anatomic
components is the basis of a sound differential diagnosis (Table
44). Before that, however, one should determine if the pain is
actually... Pictures
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