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Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... . fractured long ... Marfan's Syndrome ... • Dislocated Bone ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
radiocapitellar line • Mechanism ... ), compartment syndrome ... Posterior long arm ... • If stable ... DC with orthopedic
Chronic Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Intra-Articular
 - Bone
     • Stress
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Intra-Articular - Bone ... Ganglion Cyst - Bone ... • Fascitis (e.g ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Pathologic / Fragility Fractures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Tumours
 - See Bone Lesions Scheme
Paget's Disease
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Pathologic / Fragility Fractures ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Tumours - See Bone ... Malignancy • Drugs (e.g ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
posterior) and bone ... epicondyle (age 11) • Mechanism ... ), compartment syndrome ... Posterior long arm ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... Finger deformity caused ... disruption (may be bony ... DIP joint • Mechanism ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
anteriorly • Mechanism ... rotated, extended arm ... (10%), bony Bankart ... Dislocation #Anterior #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Control rate with AV ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... Treatment #management #cardiology ... #algorithm
WOBBLER  for ECG assessment in Syncope 
W - Wolff Parkinson White 
O - Obstructed AV
syncope, can be caused ... characteristically cause ... epsilon wave, a feature ... Mnemonic #Syncope #EKG ... #Cardiology
Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
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Bone Deformity / ... Arthritis Other Causes ... Patellofemoral Syndrome ... Disease • Patella (e.g ... #Orthopedics #Causes