Extremity or extremities

Hi all, There is a discrepancy with the proper use of this - can anyone help? Some at my work are saying it should be bilateral lower extremities, whereas others think it is bilateral lower extremity since the "bilateral" implies that it's plural and hence no need to say "lower extremities." I've seen it both ways, but the more that I think about it the more I'm getting myself confused. Any input would be greatly appreciated! ...

Dictated as: Upper extremity has some s/l econotic spots. Any ideas anyone??? ...

Cannot remember what this is for the life of me! ...

Female patient with pericardial effusion. History of hypertension and non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Dr. with foreign accent. Sounds like he is saying Extremities: Ruddy. Anyone ever run across Ruddy when describing the extremities? ...

After bilateral knee arthroplasty, patient has (S/L) SEDs on both lower extremities. I cannot seem to figure this one out. I was thinking TEDs stockings or some mechanical device to prevent DVT? ...

Never seen or heard before. New doc states in extremities portion...No clubbing, cyanosis or edema. EDVLSWNL. At least that what is sounds like. Could possibly be EDVLSWNO but don't know what that would be either. Has anyone here heard of this? Thanks! ...

Physical Exam: Extremities (sounds like no tumor). What could it be? ...

I have listened to this over and over and it sounds like this doctor is saying, "No clubbing, cyanosis, edema, or lesions. Full range of motion s/l of/in both pulses." Then he goes on to the neurologic part of the exam. Can anyone help me with this, please? ...

Dictator dictating the extremity section of PE and says significant right-sided hemiplegia, significant "anesthesia."? Would this be what is sounds like? TIA. ...

When the doctor dictates about the gait and tandem gait, do you leave that under extremities if he dictates it there? He usually says it at very end of physical exam, and I am unsure if he just forgot to dictate "NEUROLOGICAL" heading or what. Sometimes he does dictate a NEUROLOGICAL heading and puts the gait there as well as other things, but then many times he dictates it at end of extremities and does not give separate heading. What would be the appropriate thing to do in th ...

The lower extremities show marked peripheral varicosities. There are also some excoriated lesions of the lower extremities with some mild scarring secondary to __s/l "thorabnitis". Any ideas? This M.D. has a tendency to make up words, so he could be saying something totally different than how it sounds. Thanks ...

Lower extremity exam of 4-year-old with cerebral palsy. "Negative Thomas. Negative s/l collie-azi". Thanks for any help ...

Does this look right? Extremities: No rubs, cords, or edema.What are rubs and cords in the extremities?Thanks ...

Does anyone know if this is suppose to read "duplex lower extremity bilateral?" ...

The Dr. says "Grip strength is 5/5 in the upper and lower extremities." Is he misspeaking, or is there grip strength measurement for the lower extremities? Thanks! ...

Apprehension on patellar tracking with increased Q-angle, positive ____ and crepitus and positive grind test. s/l chase sign or just chase Thank you for any help. ...

Is there a type of lower extremity exam that would be done called digital hair? It s/l hair! DP and PT pulses are palpable bilateral. Positive digital (hair) bilateral. There are no lesions or lacerations noted bilateral. Normal skin color, texture, and turgor bilateral. It's an exam for a bunion deformity. Thanks. ...

Patient did use 2 finger upper extremity support but showed good control. This indicates normal eccentric strength for descending stairs. This is for knee pain. Has anyone heard of this before? ...

and then draped in a sterile fashion. S/L either prevail, prebale, etc. Thanks! ...

Woody skin at the lower extremities and very s/l hyperprepinted areas compatible with stigmata, venous stasis, and poor circulation. ...

Unsure how to correctly type the 2+ 4. Does she mean 2+/4?? Thanks for helping. ...

I know "tiban" isn't correct. What is it? Thanks. ...

This doc is talking fast and I can't figure out what he is saying. Thank you for any suggestions. ...

upper and lower extremity exam-sounds like "crunch" test? ...

I can't seem to find this listed anywhere. It sounds pretty clear...does anyone know the correct spelling or does the dictator actually mean "Jell-O"-?! ...

The patient just had a femoropopliteal bypass, and they are considering the same for the other leg. Thanks. ...

Extremity or extremities - ladyA

Bilateral is both, plural I would think - Angie

No, bilateral covers both so it is just extremity - nm

Question. Would you say bilateral eye or bilateral.. - sm

Extremity. - ladyA

extremity - nm

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