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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 ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment ... Ulcers: • Treatment ... • Azathioprine and ... #management #pharmacology ... #rheumatology
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... hip fractures in ... including DM • Treatment ... Hypovolemic Shock #Orthopedics ... #treatment
Piriformis Test

The Piriformis test evaluates for pain from sciatic nerve irritation caused by the piriformis muscle.
With
nerve irritation caused ... to 90 degrees and ... #PhysicalExam # ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
deficiency) • HIT ... + Bleeding Treatment ... Treat primary cause ... #treatment #management ... #hematology
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... Used acutely in management ... employed in the treatment ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics ... #management #hardware
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
Treatment 1) ... responsible for most cases ... ulcerated • MSK ... individuals with HIV ... stages #diagnosis #management
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
Hypocomplementemia • Can cause ... phenomenon (16%) MSK ... Adenocarcinoma Treatment ... lubricants • Pharmacologic ... #Diagnosis #Management
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
petechiae Causes ... - HCV - HIV ... aplastic anemia Treatment ... Anemia #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
• Infectious causes ... simplex virus, HIV ... , Hep A/B/CMV, TB ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management