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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... joint needs to be clinically ... caused by disruption ... : Pain control, ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
fingertip) • Exam: Pain ... extensor tendon), mallet ... finger deformity ... splint • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Slightly greater in males ... Guillain-Barre Clinical ... Hands or feet • Pain ... : Due to nerve root ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
) and 60s-70s (male ... Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... stimulation - Single fiber ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
gland) biopsy • Ocular ... salivary ducts Clinical ... phenomenon (16%) MSK ... cell lymphoma • MALT ... Rheumatology #Diagnosis #Management
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
Females slightly > Males ... Sudden onset of pain ... the most common clinical ... chondritis • Ocular ... rheumatology #diagnosis #management