Work Up Patient

Neurological Exam

Start learning how to a proper nerve exam such as a monofilament, tuning fork, two-point test, etc.

Monofilament Test

Know how to use a 10g Semmes Weinstein monofilament.

Tunning Fork

Know how to use a 128-Hz tuning fork for vibratory exam.

Two-point Discrimination Test

Know how to use a Boley gauge at two points in the foot.

Sharp and Dull Test

The sharp and dull test, or pinprick test, tests for the quality of sensation

Tinel Sign

Know how to use a 10g Semmes Weinstein monofilament.


Musculoskeletal Exam

Start learning how to do a proper muscular exam by performing range of motion, reflexes, check for equinus, etc.

Range of Motion

Check for the motion of the ankle, subtalar, and metatarsalphalangeal joints.

Reflex Exam

Check for nerve and muscular strength using a reflex hammer.

Silfverskiold Test

Check for decrease ankle joint range of motion.

Pratt Test

Squeeze the calf muscle for elicited pain of DVT.

Lockman’s Test

Test the integrity of the plantar plate on a metatarsalphalangeal joint.

Root Test

Test for hypermobility of the first ray.


Vascular Exam

Discover different ways to check for a pedal pulse to identify a healthy vascular system.

Doppler Exam

Hear audible vascular sounds of the DP and PT pulses.

Palpable Pulses

Feel for the vascular pressure of the DP and PT pulses.

Temperature Check

How is the current temperature of the skin? Hot? Cold?

Capillary Refill Test

Squeeze out the blood and see how fast it refills.

Digital Hair

Presence of hair shows a healthy vascular system is supplying the skin with nutrients to grow and heal.


Dermatologic Exam

Discover the several skin pathologies to recognize in the field of podiatric medicine.

Ulcers

Venous, Arterial, Neuropathic, and Decubitus ulcers

Plantar Wart

Believe it or not its actually a virus forming there.

Corns & Callus

The painful dry skin that form over your small joints.

Varicosities

Those pesky purple spider things on your legs.

Telangectasis

Another skin condition found in the extremities.

Chills Blains

Its really cold outside, why are my toes purple?

Lentigo Melanoma

Hear audible vascular sounds of the DP and PT pulses.

Nodular Melanoma

Hear audible vascular sounds of the DP and PT pulses.

Superficial Spreading Melanoma

Hear audible vascular sounds of the DP and PT pulses.

Acral Lentiginous Melanoma

Hear audible vascular sounds of the DP and PT pulses.

Squamos Cell Carcinoma

Hear audible vascular sounds of the DP and PT pulses.

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Hear audible vascular sounds of the DP and PT pulses.

ABCDs of Melanoma

Are you sure you have a skin mole or is it worse!