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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
function of the DIP ... distal to the DIP ... Swollen and tender DIP ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Algorithm for Evaluation of Suspected Pulmonary Embolism #Diagnosis #EM #IM #PCC #PulmonaryEmbolism #Pulmonary #Embolism #DDimer #CTA
Algorithm for Evaluation ... Embolism #Diagnosis #EM ... Pulmonary #Embolism #DDimer ... #CTA #Algorithm
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Ask about precipitating ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... #Differential #Algorithm
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
usually dorsal • DIP ... hyperextension) • DIP ... deformity (if volar DIP ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
• Disposition: DC ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
DC with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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• Disposition: DC ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Causes of Interstitial Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia
 • (UIP) Usual Interstitial Pneumonia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pneumonia • (DIP ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Disposition: Type l, DC ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Disposition: Simple, DC ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK