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Myelopathy - Injury to the entire spinal cord - Signs and Symptoms
 • Ataxia (early sign)
paresthesias, fine ... finger dexterity ... #Myelopathy #diagnosis ... signs #symptoms #msk
Winged Scapula on Physical Exam

Common things being common just standard scapular winging, but this is more
Winged Scapula on ... rarephysio #Winged ... clinical #video #sports ... #orthopedics #msk
Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
#orthopedics #diagnosis ... #sports #MSK #anatomy
Knee Examination
Right Knee - Examination maneuvers include the Lachman (ACL), anterior drawer (ACL), Lateral pivot shift,
#Diagnosis #Sports ... #Drawer #Test #msk
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... exclude Mallet finger ... • Finger deformity ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis
Articular: Infectious, Degenerative, Inflammatory
Non-articular: Localized, General

#Joint #Pain #Differential #Diagnosis #MSK #algorithm
- Differential Diagnosis ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #MSK #algorithm
Predicting a Difficult Airway
Prior to attempting intubation one should assess the airway. 
3-3-2 rule indicates normal
- 3 finger breadths ... - 3 finger breadths ... - 2 finger breadths ... based on which parts ... Preop #Anesthesia #Diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis of Pleuritic Chest Pain:

Categorized by causes: Cardiac, Pulmonary, MSK, Drug/Toxins, Heme/Onc, Renal, Autoimmune

#Diagnosis #Pleuritic
Differential Diagnosis ... Cardiac, Pulmonary, MSK ... Autoimmune #Diagnosis ... #Differential #Algorithm
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm 4 tests ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #MSK
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
Wrong size/style mask ... try a different mask ... it → wear for short ... irritation, pressure sores ... noise → check air filter