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Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay -
occur around the knee ... blade of grass sign ... #Differential #Radiology ... #XRay #msk #lesions ... #adult
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
is 15cm long in adults ... pre-determined etiology Signs ... Thompson calf squeeze test ... #symptoms #pathophysiology ... #msk #orthopedics
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... • Examine for signs ... away from the body ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
vasculitis in older adults ... with systemic, neurologic ... very remarkable w/differential ... systemic complaints- anemia ... the “Chewing gum test
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
- Pathophysiology ... Until the mid-20th ... loss of muscle, bone ... mL in a 70 kg adult ... #differential #
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... • Bilateral signs ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #differential