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Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Diagnosis Framework ... • Fracture • Arthritis ... Immobilization) • Acute ... #lower #extremity ... #msk #physicalexam
Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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Fever/Chills/Joint pain ... Loss of sensation distal ... Reactive Syndrome - Acute ... fracture - Patellar ... #msk #physicalexam
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... extensor tendon distal ... : Hyperflexion injury ... ED Management: Pain ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Freiberg Infraction - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Sclerosis of the 2nd MT head with flattening of
Case description ... Controversy: Subchondral fracture ... Plantar plate injury ... foot #clinical #mri ... #diagnosis #msk
Intermetatarsal Bursitis - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • T2-hyperintense fluid-like signal and T1-hypointense signal between the first
Radiology Imaging ... Case description ... chronic plantar pain ... Plantar plate injury ... #diagnosis #msk
Plantar fasciitis - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Thickening of the plantar fascia central band (measuring 9mm)
Radiology Imaging ... Case description ... and usually more distal ... usually due to injury ... #diagnosis #msk