This presentation is primarily concerned with the orthopaedic and vascular aspects of the lower extremity examination, with a focus on the legs. For more detailed information on assessing the feet, ...

Examination of the patient should include a thorough lower extremity examination that includes evaluation of the function of the joints and muscles, inspection of the skin, and assessment of the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 4-month-old male presents to pediatric dermatology clinic for evaluation of new-onset red spots on his ...

A 58-year-old obese African American man with congestive heart failure presents with swelling and lesions on his lower extremities. He first noticed the swelling 2 years earlier, and several painless, ...

When a medical professional refers to your lower extremity, they’re typically referring to everything between your hip to your toes. The muscles in your lower extremity contract and relax to move ...

Overview Assessment of the Knee in the Geriatric Patient Assessment of Lower Extremity Circulation Assessment of Other Lower Extremity Conditions in the Geriatric Patient It is normal for both the ...