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Lumbar Spine X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
 - Pedicles
 - Vertebral heights and end plates
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end plates - Transverse ... - Ribs - Lung bases ... interpretation #radiology ... #diagnosis #labeled ... #anatomy #msk #
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ... and Management ... old, ~10,000 new cases ... only curative treatment ... #Management #treatment
Hyperviscosity Syndrome - Causes and Treatment

 - Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (most common) / Plasmapheresis 
 - Multiple
Hyperviscosity Syndrome ... - Causes and Treatment ... #Causes #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Treatment ... #Management
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
motion • ED Management ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... ), compartment syndrome ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Proximal #MSK
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Treatment depends ... maintained fever CAUSES ... hyperthermia crisis (late ... Anesthesia #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
onto outstretched hand ... ), compartment syndrome ... • ED Management ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
frequently benign causes ... carotid sinus syndrome ... further guide management ... Further diagnostics ... The treatment strategy