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Lachman test in ACL-deficient Knee

This patient has pathologic varus alignment across the knee and a chronic
and a chronic ACL ... HTO) to correct his ... PhysicalExam #Sports #Ortho ... #anterior #cruciate ... #ligament #msk
Positive Lachman test in ACL Injury

Here is an exam of a patient under anesthesia with an
That causes the ... running and cutting ... PhysicalExam #Sports #Ortho ... #anterior #cruciate ... #ligament #msk
Pivot-Shift Test in ACL-deficient Knee

This patient has pathologic varus alignment across the knee and a chronic
and a chronic ACL ... HTO) to correct his ... alignment and an ... PhysicalExam #Sports #Ortho ... #msk
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... Finger deformity caused ... joint • Ortho ... Discharge with orthpedic ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Chronic Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Intra-Articular
 - Bone
     • Stress
Chronic Joint Pain ... - Differential ... Intraarticular #MSK ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Orthopedics ... #Causes
Lachman Test for ACL Injury

The patient lies supine and with the knee in ~20-30 degrees of
with the knee in ... degrees of flexion, hip ... One hand supports ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Mucoid Degeneration of the ACL
Imaging Findings:
 • T2-hyperintense fluid-signal within the enlarged ACL on both the
Can present with chronic ... Differential Diagnosis ... - Can cause ... #degeneration #knee ... Radiology #diagnosis #msk
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
DISLOCATION: ~25% cases ... Check hip and ankle ... -->>>> LINK TO ACL ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic ... Posterior #Injury #msk
Transient Patellar Dislocation - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Hyperintense marrow edema of the anterolateral femoral condyle
Dislocation - MSK ... injury of the knee ... • Chronic injury ... Differential diagnosis ... Radiology #diagnosis #msk