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Pathologic / Fragility Fractures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Tumours
 - See Bone Lesions Scheme
Paget's Disease
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Pathologic / Fragility Fractures ... Ricketts - Diffuse Pain ... • Poor Nutrition ... #Pathologic #MSK ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Fracture • Arthritis ... • Bursitis • IBD ... ulcers, Edema Arterial ... Vit B12, B6, Cu deficiency ... lower #extremity #msk
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... papillae of tongue), abd ... related to IBD, ... celiac disease, ... diagnosis #management #nutrition
Approach to Joint Pain - Arthritis Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Versus Noninflammatory Pain
 • Is it inflammatory
weeks) Can Be Caused ... Rheumatologic Disease ... burgdorferi (Lyme disease ... Ankylosing Spondylitis, IBD ... Differential #Diagnosis #MSK
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Alterations: - Sensory features ... or without back pain ... MCTD - Bechet disease ... antibodies • Nutritional ... Deficiency: -