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Stress Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Abnormal biomechanics, Repetitive impact activities
=> Repetitive subthreshold mechanical loading
=> Bone strain
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StressFractures #msk ... #orthopedics #pathophysiology ... #symptoms #signs
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
location of olecranon relative ... can't make A-OK sign ... fracture • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... "pooping duck sign ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Hamate Fracture on Wrist X-Ray

- point tenderness over the hamate should raise suspicion for a fracture,
plain films are negative ... prompt outpatient orthopedics ... with associated signs ... WristXRay #Radiology #MSK ... #Orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
onto lateral hip Signs ... FemoralHead #Fractures #msk ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #orthopedics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior sail sign ... can't make A-OK sign ... syndrome • ED Management ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
< 2.5cm - APC ... Grade 3 - APC 2 ... Grades #Grading #Orthopedics ... #MSK #diagnosis ... complications #pathophysiology
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
pre-determined etiology Signs ... TendonRupture #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #pathophysiology ... #msk #orthopedics
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS): Signs and Symptoms

Repetitive Overhead Activity, Scapular Dyskinesis -> Scapulohumeral mechanics become altered
Syndrome (SIS): Signs ... Syndrome + Painful arc ... SIS #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #msk ... #pathophysiology