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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
joint dislocations ... to EDS and/or volar ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Dislocation #IPJoint ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Causes of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Acute increase
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Epithelial cell casts ... Obstruction • Cast ... • Drugs • HIV ... Hyperplasia • Constipation
Causes of Polyneuropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Metabolic: DM, Hypothyroidism, CKD, Cirrhosis, Nutritional deficiency
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Toxic: EtOH, Meds ... - Infectious: HIV ... Mitochondrial issues - VA Joint ... #causes #neurology
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... , Casts, Plasters ... fracture of ankle joint ... dislocation, to ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
FLAGS - In all cases ... splenomegaly, abnormal neurology ... discrepancy, multiple joint ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm ... Pathway #Child #Peds
Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Osteomalacia • Rickets Hip ... JointHip Dysplasia ... Tendon Rupture, Dislocation ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Epidemiology: • 1-2 cases ... Campylobacter jejuni - HIV ... Other: Diarrhea/constipation ... Albuminocytologic dissociation ... management #treatment #neurology
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
: ~25% cases. ... Neurologic deficit ... Neurologic injuries ... Check hip and ankle ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic