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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 ... joint needs to be clinically ... extensor tendon distal ... joint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... onto outstretched hand ... variable gross wrist ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and PIP joints ... • Splint: Finger ... splint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
articulate with the distal ... no longer sitting ... onto outstretched hand ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Evolution of Purpura Fulminans - On physical examination, he had small purpura on his legs (Panel
small purpura on his ... that spread to his ... #Clinical #Derm ... #EM #IM #PurpuraFulminans ... Meningococcemia #NEJM
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
following alcohol binge ... restored to esophagus Clinical ... Usually involves distal ... Hospital of Baltimore IM ... Necrosis #diagnosis #management