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Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Sickle Cell Crises
Clinical Manifestations and Management

#Diagnosis #Management #Hematology #SickleCell
the Evaluation and ... Management of Sickle ... Cell Crises Clinical ... Manifestations and ... #Management #Hematology
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
pollicis longus muscle ... motion • ED Management ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
pollicis longus muscle ... motion • ED Management ... home with close orthopedic ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Chronic Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Intra-Articular
 - Bone
     • Stress
Pain, Iliotiibial Band ... Fasciitis) - Muscle ... Delayed Onset Muscle ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Orthopedics ... #Causes
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... in irreversible muscle ... Syndrome • Syndrome caused ... underlying muscle ... Hypovolemic Shock #Orthopedics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... fracture • ED Management ... Discharge with orthpedic ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Management Summary ... Prevalence: 1-2 cases ... - sustained muscle ... antagonist muscles ... SPS #Diagnosis #Management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Diagnosis Framework and ... Management Summary ... Causes of Rhabdomyolysis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management ... #causes #treatment
Hydroxychloroquine Serum Measurement in SLE
 • Terminal elimination half-life = 40 days ([HCQI reflects long-term intake)
concentration: > 750ng/mL and ... suspected) • In case ... • Special cases ... Measurement #SLE #rheumatology ... levels #lupus #management
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
- Causes progressive ... muscles, muscle ... (atrophy), Muscle ... Escorial criteria uses ... neurology #diagnosis #management