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Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
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Bone Deformity / ... Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease Knee ... Patellofemoral Syndrome ... Tendon Rupture, Dislocation ... #Deformity #Limp
Transient Patellar Dislocation - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Hyperintense marrow edema of the anterolateral femoral condyle
consistent with bone ... There is also a bone ... injury of the knee ... maltracking and instability ... #Dislocation #patella
Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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Osteoarthritis - Overuse syndrome ... Seronegative Reactive Syndrome ... Intra-articulation fracture - Patellar ... dislocation ... - Aneurysmal bone
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... Neurologic deficit ... Neurologic injuries ... Compartment syndrome ... CLINICAL: instability
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
reduction of hip dislocation ... correct minor deformity ... of hip and knee ... with rotational instability ... treatment of fractured bones