4 results
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
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Slightly greater in males ... response preceding infection ... Guillain-Barre Clinical ... : 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 ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... precipitated by: Drugs, infection ... Gravis #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 ... chondritis • Ocular ... Bacterial ○ Viral infection ... rheumatology #diagnosis #management