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Lizard Physical Examination (view source)
Revision as of 17:53, 29 March 2010
, 17:53, 29 March 2010→Limbs
* Decide if swellings are bone (fibrous periosteal reactions or fractures) or soft tissue (includes abscesses).
* Decide if swellings are bone (fibrous periosteal reactions or fractures) or soft tissue (includes abscesses).
* Flex and extend joints individually and assess for range of movement and pain.
* Flex and extend joints individually and assess for range of movement and pain.
* Check digits for retained skin and digital necrosis.
* Check digits for [[Lizard Dysecdysis|retained skin]] and [[Avascular Necrosis of Digits or Tail|digital necrosis]].
* Assess withdrawal reflex by pinching a digit.
* Assess withdrawal reflex by pinching a digit.