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Point-of-care Ultrasound for Diagnosis of Abscess in Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

1. POCUS is more accurate
Ultrasound for Diagnosis ... than physical exam ... cellulitis in cases ... LikelihoodRatios #Accuracy #Diagnosis ... #Exam #VisualAbstract
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
of the hand • Exam ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... fingertip) • Exam ... Finger #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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the most common orthopedic ... outstretched hand • Exam ... Distal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
dislocation; remember, assess ... outstretched hand • Exam ... DC with orthopedic ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... • Most common cause ... - Physical Exam ... Diagnosis: • ... #differential #causes
Bone Lesion on X-Ray - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Exostotic
 • Osteochondroma
Asymptomatic &/or Non-Active Bone Scam
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Tumor #BoneLesion #XRay ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Orthopedics ... #Causes
Focused POCUS Lung and Cardiac Ultrasound Exams in COVID-19 Patients
1. Turn machine on / Enter patient
Focused POCUS Lung ... Cardiac Ultrasound Exams ... Assess gross LVSF ... #Focused #POCUS ... #LungExam #diagnosis
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
not seen on x-ray ... outstretched hand • Exam ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
outstretched hand • Exam ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK