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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
of a fracture does ... needs to be clinically ... : Pain control, ... • Ortho consult ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
hinge joint; ROM ... = hinge joint; ... fingertip) • Exam: Pain ... splint • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Purulent Ankle Joint on POCUS
Young patient 2 weeks status post ORIF of ankle fracture presents with
ORIF of ankle fracture ... presents with ankle pain ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #msk ... #infected #pus
Relapsing Polychondritis

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

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
Sudden onset of pain ... the most common clinical ... chondritis • Ocular ... ○ Syphilis ○ Fungal ... rheumatology #diagnosis #management
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
muscle aches, joint ... pain, chest pain ... Sinusitis • Brain abscess ... osteoarticular, pulmonary, ocular ... #Diagnosis #Management