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Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
clumsiness in hands ... Complete hemicord lesion ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #msk #orthopedics
An Approach to Acute Dyspnea - Diagnostic Framework

From the HPI, PMH, vitals, focused physical exam (e.g.
An Approach to Acute ... (e.g. cardiac, pulmonary ... chest X-ray, one ... of 8 basic patterns ... #Workup #Algorithm
Focal Periphyseal Edema (FOPE lesion) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Arrows identifying the characteristic edema-like signal
) - MSK Radiology ... characteristic "starburst" pattern ... ) Differential diagnosis ... Salter Harris injury ... #diagnosis #msk
Pertinent Chest x-ray Findings in the Trauma Patient and Implications
Respiratory distress without x-ray findings - Central
Pertinent Chest x-ray ... Trauma Patient and ... Gastrointestinal (GI) gas pattern ... chestxray #trauma #diagnosis ... #signs #radiology
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
Lower motor neuron symptoms ... Upper motor neuron symptoms ... anterior horn gray ... matter is involved ... #differential #diagnosis
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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onto outstretched hand ... , acute carpal tunnel ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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PHANTOMS): • Pattern ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... and signs (e.g. ... Space-occupying brain lesion ... arteritis • Acute
Osteochondral Lesion of the Talus - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Typical location of the osteochondral defect
of the Talus - MSK ... Radiology Imaging ... cortical injury ... : used for acute ... #diagnosis #msk
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
: Hyperflexion injury ... that is fixed in flexion ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Axillary nerve injury ... , bony Bankart lesions ... Dislocation #Anterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK