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What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
onto the hand Symptoms ... weeks Urgent orthopedics ... Overlying wounds or signs ... #Boxers #Fracture ... Management #Referral #Orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
bones should be ... "Terry Thomas" sign ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... follow-up with orthopedics ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Cushing Syndrome - Signs and Symptoms
Generalized: Weight gain, Slow healing of cuts, Increased risk of infections,
Cushing Syndrome - Signs ... and Symptoms Generalized ... blood pressure Bones ... Increased risk of fractures ... #endocrinology
Hyperparathyroidism - Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary 
Lab Comparison:
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism: ↑→PTH, ↑Calcium, ↑Vitamin D,
Tertiary Lab Comparison ... : Commonly no signs ... , Fragile bones/ ... pain Psychiatric Symptoms ... Hyperparathyroidism #diagnosis #endocrinology
Paget’s Disease: Complications
Abnormal Osteoclasts cause excessive bone turnover -> Incr bone resorption, Incr (abnormal) bone formation

MSK
MSK • Deformed bones ... -> Pathologic fractures ... the vertebral canal ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #complications