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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... • Finger deformity ... caused by disruption ... joint • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Named based on anatomic ... onto outstretched hand ... swelling with obvious deformity ... Simple, DC with ortho ... #Sports #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... and PIP joints ... Finger splint • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
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Bone Deformity / ... Limp - Differential ... Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease Knee ... #Limp #MSK #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Orthopedics
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... correction of abduction deformity ... correct minor deformity ... of hip and knee ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics
Anatomy of the Knee X-ray - AP projection. ⁣⁣
It’s important to be able to identify the
Anatomy of the Knee ... it, think of a fracture ... To asses the patella ... ap #radiology #msk ... #orthopedics #labeled
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... DISLOCATION: ~25% cases ... Check hip and ankle ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic ... Posterior #Injury #msk