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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 ... Extension splint of DIP ... free movement of PIP
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... Hip Flexure Contracture ... assesses for hip ... One hip is maximally ... #Hip #Flexure #
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
PIP joints are ... usually dorsal • DIP ... and PIP joints ... hyperextension) • DIP ... deformity (if volar DIP
Freiberg's Test for Piriformis Syndrome

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, internally rotate the hip.
Pain in the
Freiberg's Test ... Syndrome Flex the hip ... internally rotate the hip ... is a positive test ... syndrome #Freibergs #Test
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Piriformis Test ... (FAIR Test - Flexion ... Rotation) Flex the hip ... internally rotate the hip ... is a positive test
Pace Maneuver for Piriformis Syndrome

With the patient's hips and needs flexed to 90 degrees, the patient
the patient's hips ... externally rotates the hips ... The test is positive ... Pace #Maneuver #Test ... #physicalexam #hip
Causes of Interstitial Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia
 • (UIP) Usual Interstitial Pneumonia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pneumonia • (UIP ... Pneumonia • (DIP ... Pneumonia • (LIP ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to the diagnosis of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis. 
*Consider additional test: bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage, transbronchial
Consider additional test ... Consider additional test ... computed tomography; UIP ... pulmonary #diagnosis #algorithm ... #HP #ILD
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Negative urine dip ... Positive urine dip ... • SLE • HSP ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Mitral Valve Infective Endocarditis on POCUS Echocardiogram

IE & HIV & CD4<100 - Oh My!! Time for
Endocarditis on POCUS ... Echocardiogram IE & HIV ... abx: daptomycin, pip ... #Endocarditis #POCUS