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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... terminal extensor tendon ... tender DIP joint ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... a concomitant fracture ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
dislocation; remember, assess ... onto outstretched hand ... Pain control • Splint ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
TISSUE APPEARANCES ON 
MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND 

Bone:
 
Bone is represented as a very bright structure and appears
MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND ... to fibroadipose septa ... MUSCULOSKELETAL #MSK ... #POCUS #Atlas # ... Clinical #Radiology
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... Management Be sure to assess ... object) • Splint ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Osteomyelitis / Septic Arthritis on POCUS

A diabetic adult presents with pain and fever at this site.
Osteomyelitis / Septic ... Arthritis on POCUS ... tendon. ... #ultrasound #msk ... #radiology
Humerus Fracture on POCUS

A woman fell down a flight of stairs and can’t move her left
Humerus Fracture ... on POCUS A woman ... flight of stairs and ... #ultrasound #msk ... #orthopedics #radiology
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain: • Fracture ... • Bursitis • IBD ... - History of blunt ... Poikilothermia • Septic ... lower #extremity #msk
Achilles Tendon Tear on POCUS (Labeled)

A 35yo male presents with ankle pain. Achilles tendon tear is
Achilles Tendon ... Achilles tendon ... eccentric loading and ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #msk #radiology
Purulent Ankle Joint on POCUS
Young patient 2 weeks status post ORIF of ankle fracture presents with
Ankle Joint on POCUS ... ORIF of ankle fracture ... found to have septic ... #msk #infected ... #pus #abscess #tibiotalar