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Unicondylar proximal phalangeal fractures can be classified into four basic groups: oblique volar (I), long sagittal
proximal phalangeal fractures ... sagittal (II), dorsal ... #Unicondylar #fracture ... #Radiology #MSK ... #Orthopedics
Stress Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Abnormal biomechanics, Repetitive impact activities
=> Repetitive subthreshold mechanical loading
=> Bone strain
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Stress Fracture: ... clinical findings Abnormal ... => Microscopic fractures ... StressFractures #msk ... #orthopedics #pathophysiology
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
Normal Simmonds-Thompson ... Test (Negative) ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... #Calf #Sports #msk ... #orthopedics #ankle
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson ... Test (Positive) ... #Abnormal #Positive ... #Calf #Sports #msk ... #ankle #orthopedics
Amsterdam Wrist Rules
Rules that dictate which patients require imaging based on the likelihood of wrist fracture
DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURES ... Painful balottement test ... ANY WRIST FRACTURES ... #radiology #msk ... #orthopedics #diagnosis
Hamate Fracture on Wrist X-Ray

- point tenderness over the hamate should raise suspicion for a fracture,
Hamate Fracture ... suspicion for a fracture ... prompt outpatient orthopedics ... #WristXRay #Radiology ... #MSK #Orthopedics
Important Orthopedic Angles
 • Calcaneum Fracture: 
    - Bohler's Angle
Important Orthopedic ... • Calcaneum Fracture ... (Norm: 5-15º, Excessive ... retinaculum - Norm ... females= 17º±3 #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 ... intra-articular dorsal ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
follow-up with Orthopedics ... follow-up with PCP or orthopedics ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK