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Common Hand Fractures on X-Ray
Mallet finger - injury to the lateral extensor slips
Boutonniere deformity - injury
Mallet finger - injury ... Terry thomas sign ... #XRay #Radiology ... #Wrist #differential ... #diagnosis
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay -
occur around the knee ... blade of grass sign ... @docskalski #Knee ... Diagnosis #Bony ... #Differential #Radiology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... • Due to injury ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay
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occur around the knee ... blade of grass sign ... @docskalski #Knee ... Lesions #Bony #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
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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- Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... bearing after injury ... Intra-articulation fracture ... #physicalexam
Stridor - Differential Diagnosis Framework:
High-pitched, variable respiratory sound

ETIOLOGIES:
Infectious:
 • Retropharyngeal abscess
 • Acute epiglottitis
 • Peritonsillar
Mechanical: • Larynx fracture ... inhalation • Tracheal injury ... Tracheal mass/tumor ... #pulmonary #airway ... #physicalexam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... Awareness • Injury ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
associated with signs ... Psoriasis - Elbows, knees ... site of previous injury ... ) - Firm tumor, ... #diagnosis #skin
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... Several of the diagnoses ... considering the diagnosis ... Within the first few ... #Radiology #CTChest