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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... exclude Mallet finger ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
X-ray limitations
It’s important to know the limitations of X-rays so we can correctly interpret them in
X-ray limitations ... Point Of Care UltraSound ... overview of X-ray ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Limitations #Comparison
Rib Fracture on POCUS

There is an interruption in the continuity of this bone (rib), indicated by
Ultrasound is superior ... to X-ray in diagnosing ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... #msk
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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• Colles (90% "dinner ... reduction using finger ... Distal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
tendon), mallet finger ... reduction • Splint: Finger ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
Gouty Arthritis) - MSK ... ON THE X-RAY! ... - **MSK rads ... Differential diagnosis ... #msk #rheumatology
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dorsally and no longer ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Rheumatoid Arthritis Summary
Overview: chronic, inflammatory symmetric polyarthritis involving small joints of hands/feet, knees, shoulders
Signs & Symptoms:
marker Imaging: • XRay ... narrowing) • Ultrasound ... Diagnosis: CLINICAL ... DIAGNOSIS based ... #management #rheumatology
Finger Fracture on POCUS 

50yo female presents with 5th finger pain after her dog pulled on
Finger Fracture ... presents with 5th finger ... #Finger #Fracture ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... #MSK
Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
- Differential Diagnosis ... Abnormal Abdominal Ultrasound ... Abnormal Chest X-Ray ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology