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Symptoms of cervical myelopathy wide/ataxic gait, stiff/painful neck with dec ROM
(extension), hyperreflexic below lesion, impaired fine motor skills, UE paresthesias, +
babinksi/hoffman
ABI of 1.4< calcification
ABI of 1.0-1.4 normal
ABI 0.8-0.9 some arterial disease
ABI 0.5-0.8 moderate arterial disease
ABI <0.5 severe arterial disease
Signs of angioma bright red spot with smooth edges
Signs of melanoma usually diameter 6mm< with irregular border
Signs of basal skin carcinoma irregular border, skin will flake off
, Signs of nevus raised area with black coloration, regular border < 6 mm diameter
GERD diet/lifestyle modifications decrease coffee, alcohol, chocolate, fatty/fried foods
and avoid large meals
Characteristics of stage 1 lymphedema reversible, soft pitting edema present that is
revered with elevation, - stemmer's sign
Characteristics of stage 2 lymphedema spontaneously irreversible, increase in swelling,
isn't alleviated by elevation, + stemmer's sign
Characteristics of stage 3 lymphedema severe "brawny" nonpitting edema, stemmer sign
positive, Skin changes (papillomas, deep skinfold, warty protrusions, hyperkeratosis, mycotic
infections, etc.)
Lyphangitis acute bacterial/viral infection that spreads throughout the lymphatic system.
red streaks proximal to infection site can be present.
Metatarsal pad posterior to metatarsal heads, moves pressure towards shafts to allow for
improved push-off due to weak/inflexible feet
Cushion Heel absorbs forces at heel contact to relieve strain on the plantar fascia