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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Musculoskeletal Manifestations

 • Immune Complex Deposition
    - Arthralgia, Arthritis
Osteonecrosis Esp ... Erythematosus #SLE #MSK ... Complications #pathophysiology
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
free movement of PIP ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Gram Positive Cocci - Bacteria Identification Algorithm
Catalase(+)
 - Coag(+): Staphylococcus aureus
 - Coag(-)
Identification Algorithm ... ): Micrococcus sp ... : Enterococcus sp ... Cullen Lilley, MS ... identification #algorithm
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Ask about precipitating ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... #Differential #Algorithm
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
PIP joints are ... dorsal • DIP and PIP ... enable flexion • PIP ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
: - Audible "Pop ... signs #symptoms #pathophysiology ... #msk #orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
follow-up with PCP ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... Classification #pathophysiology ... #differential #algorithm
Boutonniere Deformity: Pathogenesis and Complications
 • Hyperextension of DIP
 • Flexion of PIP
=> Boutonniere Deformity =>
• Flexion of PIP ... volar plate of PIP ... • Decr ROM in PIP ... Boutonniere #Deformity #pathophysiology ... #msk #rheumatoidarthritis
Parkinsons plus syndromes have features of parkinsonism but they differ from parkinsons disease in having some
Plus #Syndromes #PSP ... #LewyBody #MSA ... #Algorithm