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Paget's Disease of Bone

 • Characterized by an ↑ rate of bone turnover with both excessive
Caused by ( ... more (polystotic) bones ... pelvis, and long bones ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
between all carpal bones ... between all carpal bones ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
prophylactic antibiotic treatment ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Metacarpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Pathophysiology ... , Biological + Bone ... Cytopenia +++ (Plt ... Drugs, Unknown cause ... #management #treatment
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... disruption (may be bony ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
inflammation of the bones ... Rule out other causes ... and lower jaw Treatment ... #diagnosis #management ... #Dermatology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
protein C and S Pathophysiology ... Treat primary cause ... #Coagulation #diagnosis ... #causes #treatment ... #management #hematology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
and petechiae Causes ... • ↓ WBC • ↓ PLT ... aplastic anemia Treatment ... Anemia #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
and Management ... Mucous membranes • Bone ... nonimmune hemolysis MSK ... , or any other cause ... vasculitis Treatment
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
risk factors, management ... #management #medications ... #treatment #diagnosis ... #causes #atopy ... Chinellato I, Boner