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Wellens Syndrome on EKG
Associated with a critical stenosis of the proximal LAD, suggestive of impending infarction
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Wellens Syndrome ... infarction - Present in pain-free ... Terminal T-wave Inversion ... Symmetric T-wave Inversion ... FOAMfrat #Wellens #Syndrome
Alternatives to opioids for pain management in the emergency department decreases opioid usage and maintains patient
to opioids for pain ... Pain pathways by ... #Management #Pharmacology ... Pathways #Table #MSK
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
Anterior Cord Syndrome ... Loss of pain and ... Extremity Dysfunction (pain ... level of iniury, pain ... signs #symptoms #msk
Patellofemoral Syndrome - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Knee Pain with possible symptoms of 'catching'
Patellofemoral Syndrome ... Anterior Knee Pain ... kneeling worsens pain ... Patellofemoral #Syndrome ... signs #symptoms #msk
Parkinson's Plus Syndromes - Atypical Parkinsonism
Main motor symptoms:
 • Tremors
 • Limb rigidity
 • Bradykinesia
Other symptoms
Parkinson's Plus Syndromes ... Parkinsonism Main ... Parkinson's plus syndrome ... system atrophy (MSA ... • Corticobasal syndrome
Freiberg's Test for Piriformis Syndrome

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, internally rotate the hip.
Pain in the
for Piriformis Syndrome ... Pain in the sciatic ... #Piriformis #syndrome ... #physicalexam #msk
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
syndrome • Arthritis ... Tarsal tunnel syndrome ... • Compartment syndrome ... Iliotibial band syndrome ... lower #extremity #msk
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Dysthesias - Tingling, burning, or painful sensation at
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... sensitivity to pain ... #CarpalTunnel #Syndrome ... pathophysiology #msk
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

 • Paresthesia of 5th and medial half of 4th
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome ... hand and elbow pain ... CubitalTunnel #Syndrome ... signs #symptoms #msk
CERTA Opioid Alternatives

Opioid Alternatives for Abdominal Pain (traumatic, non-traumatic), Back Pain, Burns, Renal Colic, Dental Pain,
for Abdominal Pain ... Colic, Dental Pain ... , Headache, MSK ... Pain, Neuropathic ... #Medications #Pharmacology