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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
: Hyperflexion injury ... tender DIP joint ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and PIP joints ... joint hinge joint ... Hyperextension injury ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
anterior sail sign ... onto outstretched hand ... distal radioulnar joint ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Radial Head Elbow Fracture with displaced Fat Pads
Intra-Articular Fracture of the Elbow with displaced fat pads
intra-articular injury ... more specific and ... is always abnormal ... called the “Sail sign ... #msk #hemarthrosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... most common major joint ... onto outstretched hand ... can't make A-OK sign ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Applied from below elbow ... applied to the normal ... fracture of ankle joint ... and knee • BÖHLER ... • PELVIC BINDER
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex

Forceful flexion of the fingers at the distal IP joints produces (Adduction, flexion, and
flexion of the fingers ... at the distal IP ... joints produces ... #clinical #video ... #hand #neurology
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Management Summary ... deposition in joints ... forefoot, ankles, knees ... , fingers, wrist ... , elbow • Nocturnal
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Neurologic deficit ... Check hip and ankle ... joints for associated ... #msk #clinical ... #video #nsfw
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Presentation: Injury ... • Bilateral signs ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #differential