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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
terminal extensor tendon ... Exam: Swollen and tender ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Complete Achilles tendon rupture on POCUS

Felt as hit on the back of leg (Complete Achilles tendon
Complete Achilles tendon ... rupture on POCUS ... on the back of leg ... #rupture #POCUS ... #msk #ultrasound
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
of the extensor tendons ... of the extensor tendons ... of the extensor tendon ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Quadriceps Tendon Rupture on POCUS

50yo M presents with left leg pain that began acutely while playing
Rupture on POCUS ... presents with left leg ... Inability to extend leg ... #Rupture #POCUS ... Clinical #Ultrasound #MSK
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Ask about precipitating ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... #Differential #Algorithm
Calf Muscle Hematoma on POCUS

50 year old male playing tennis felt a pop in his leg.
Muscle Hematoma on POCUS ... felt a pop in his leg ... tear vs Peroneus tendon ... Gastrocnemius #POCUS ... clinical #ultrasound #msk
Types of Skull Fractures #Diagnosis #EM #ENT #NSG #Skull #Fracture #Classification #Complications #Algorithm #Ddxof
Fractures #Diagnosis #EM ... #ENT #NSG #Skull ... Complications #Algorithm
Causes of Hypocalcemia #Diagnosis #EM #IM #Endo #Hypocalcemia #Differential #Algorithm #PTH #Drugs #Ddxof
Hypocalcemia #Diagnosis #EM ... #IM #Endo #Hypocalcemia ... #Differential #Algorithm
Spinal Epidural Abscess - Classic triad (back pain + fever + neuro deficits) found in only
13% #Diagnosis #EM ... #NSG #Epidural ... #Abscess #Algorithm
Some great cases from last week's image review: This one from LSU EM intern Dr. Bethany
This one from LSU ... EM intern Dr. ... Dissection #Clinical #POCUS