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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... terminal extensor tendon ... Exam: Swollen and tender ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Pathogenesis, clinical, and radiographic findings

Trauma, Fall on, outstretched arm, Overhead throwing => Abduction
Pathogenesis, clinical ... strength of muscle, tendon ... #Dislocation #Diagnosis ... signs #symptoms #msk ... #orthopedics #pathophysiology
Mytomes - Segmental Innervation of Muscles
Shoulder	Abduction	C5	Axillary Nerve
Shoulder	Adduction	C6-C8	Thoracodorsal Nerve
Elbow	Flexion	C5	Musculocutaneous Nerve
Elbow	Extension	C7	Radial Nerve
Wrist	Extension	C6	Radial Nerve
Fingers	Flexion	C8	Median Nerve
Fingers	Abduction	T1	Ulnar Nerve
Hip	Flexion	L2	Nerve to Psoas
Hip	Extension	S1	Inferior Gluteal
Axillary Nerve Shoulder ... Radial Nerve Fingers ... #MuscleGroups #MSK ... #Orthopedics #Neurology ... #Diagnosis
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Median Nerve Tension ... wrist dorsiflexion/finger ... #ULNT2 #ULTT2 #clinical ... physicalexam #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Median Nerve Tension ... wrist dorsiflexion/finger ... #ULNT1 #ULTT1 #clinical ... physicalexam #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology
Trigger Finger - Stenosing flexor tendon tenosynovitis

There is a change in the slip between the tendon
The diagnosis is ... clinical, and can ... tenosynovitis #msk ... #clinical #physicalexam ... #orthopedics #rheumatology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... by 24 hours or longer ... circulation: MCA ACA ... count in the CSF should ... #management #neurology
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
- Differential Diagnosis ... The evaluation should ... include a: • Neurologic ... audiometry • Patients should ... Noise trauma ○ MS
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... Pleocytosis > 100 cells ... NMO-IgG (anti-AQP4) should ... , MOG-IgG test should ... #management #neurology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... diminished, or tender ... proximal muscles of shoulder ... affects the skin, neurologic ... cognitive impairment, neurologic