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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
function of the DIP ... Finger deformity caused ... distal to the DIP ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Kaposis Sarcoma: Darkly pigmented macules caused by this malignancy. Seen most commonly in
patients with HIV infection.

Charlie
pigmented macules caused ... patients with HIV ... Images #Clinical #Photo
Causes of Bone/Joint Pain in Sickle Cell Disease
Vaso-occlusive pain:
 • Mechanism: ischemic pain
 • Can present
Causes of Bone/Joint ... predispose to other orthopedic ... common sites: hip ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Infectious Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Polyarticular Join Pain
 • Viral Myalgia
 • Viral Arthritis
rash) • Primary HIV ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Orthopedics ... #Causes
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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Causes of Knee Effusions ... Brucellosis - Viruses: HIV ... Ligamentous injuries - Meniscal ... Knee #Effusions #causes
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
marine microbiota & causes ... 10% Crab, few cases ... consumption First case ... hemolytic anemia, CKD, hiv ... legs #clinical #photo
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... Syndrome • Syndrome caused ... tibia/fibula) and hip ... tissue necrosis ceases ... Hypovolemic Shock #Orthopedics
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... , Casts, Plasters ... while deformed hip ... scoliosis #Splints #Casts ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics
Dermatomyositis
A middle-aged man describes progressive difficulty combing his hair and rising from a seated position over
difficulty combing his ... This is a case of ... Papules #Clinical #Photo
Vibrio vulnificus Infection- At the time of presentation, hemorrhagic bullae measuring 3.5 by 4.5 cm had
on the palm of his ... vulnificus can cause ... #clinical #photo