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Chronic Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Intra-Articular
 - Bone
     • Stress
- Differential Diagnosis ... Intra-Articular - Bone ... Rupture • ... #Algorithm #Orthopedics ... #Causes
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
) • ED Management ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... disruption (may be bony ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
 •
Bone Deformity / ... Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease Knee ... Patella (e.g., Tendon ... Rupture, Dislocation ... #Algorithm #Orthopedics
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

1) Chronicity
2) Inflammatory vs Non-Inflammatory
3) Number of Joints Involved

1) Chronicity:
Pain - Diagnostic ... warm, swollen, tender ... for cell count, culture ... Like in this case ... rheumatology #approach #workup
Baker's Cyst on POCUS
Looking for DVT. 3 point compression US negative. But saw this in the
generally no further management ... symptomatic, in which case ... posteromedial knee ... for a definitive diagnosis ... " 6) Rupture appears
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
ventilate and exclude tension ... tube ❹ Rapid diagnosis ... • Diagnostic ... Plan definitive management ... #Management #Workup
Soft Tissue Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Septic
 • Septic Bursitis
 • Necrotizing Fasciitis
 • Septic
- Differential Diagnosis ... /Muscle • Tendon ... Rupture • Muscle ... #Algorithm #Orthopedics ... #Causes
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Access - 2-large bore ... Setup - Ultrasound ... Pulmonary >> Acute PE, Tension
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... pressure to the point ... • Diagnosis: ... Hypovolemic Shock #Orthopedics ... #Emergencies #diagnosis