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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
tenderness to the anatomic ... snuffbox, pain ... follow-up with PCP ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis
Primary Back Pathology:
 • Musculoligamentous injury (a.k.a. lumbosacral strain)
 • Spondylosis (i.e.
Diagnosis Primary ... herniation • Anatomic ... Infection: Epidural abscess ... #causes #primarycare ... #table
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Diagnosis Framework ... • Fracture • Arthritis ... • Sciatica • Tarsal ... #lower #extremity ... #msk #physicalexam
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
ligamentous injury (LCL ... ED Management: Pain ... • If stable ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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- Emergency Causes ... Differential Diagnosis ... Spinal infection/abscess ... #differential #diagnosis ... #causes #neurology
Imaging Modalities for Renal Calculus

AXR. KUB
 - Good far calcium-containing stones useful when limited radiation dose
obstruction - Able ... flank or abdominal pain ... with function and anatomy ... with surgical access ... to the lower and