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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
caused by disruption ... DIP joint • Mechanism ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Approach to ECGs - Tachy/Bradyarrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmias - HR > 100
Wide
  (1) VT - DANGER
  (2)
(2) Sick Sinus Syndrome ... pause 2º - Mobitz ... bradyarrhythmia #ECG ... #EKG #diagnosis ... electrocardiogram #cardiology
WOBBLER  for ECG assessment in Syncope 
W - Wolff Parkinson White 
O - Obstructed AV
O - Obstructed AV ... , can be caused ... characteristically cause ... #EKG #ECG #Diagnosis ... #Cardiology
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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styloid fracture • Mechanism ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... reduction using finger ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
radiocapitellar line • Mechanism ... ), compartment syndrome ... Posterior long arm ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Proximal #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
epicondyle (age 11) • Mechanism ... ), compartment syndrome ... • ED Management ... Posterior long arm ... #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
shortening • Mechanism ... Posterior long arm ... Radial #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dorsally and no longer ... "tea cup" • Mechanism ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
anteriorly • Mechanism ... rotated, extended arm ... Dislocation #Anterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
enable flexion • Mechanism ... tendon), mallet finger ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK