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Patellar Inhibition Test for Patellofemoral Syndrome

Patellar Inhibition Test assesses for patellofemoral syndrome.  With the knee
With the knee extended ... Pain or crepitus ... clinical #video #knee ... #physicalexam # ... patella #orthopedics
Patellar Grind Test for Patellofemoral Syndrome

The Patellar Grind Test assesses for Patellofemoral Syndrome.
With the knee extended,
With the knee extended ... Pain is a positive ... #knee #clinical ... #msk #sports #orthopedics ... #physicalexam
Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Fever/Chills/Joint pain ... bearing after injury ... Intra-articulation fracture - Patellar ... #msk #physicalexam
Transient Patellar Dislocation - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Hyperintense marrow edema of the anterolateral femoral condyle
of the knee ... maltracking and instability ... Differential diagnosis ... #knee #clinical ... clinical #Radiology #diagnosis
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Diagnosis Framework ... Bone/Joint Causes ... Repetitive strain injury ... Trauma • Crush injury ... extremity #msk #physicalexam
Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease Knee ... Patellofemoral Syndrome ... Chondromalacia Patellae ... #Algorithm #Orthopedics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
: Hyperflexion injury ... flexion due to inability ... : Pain control, ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
lead to carpal instability ... anatomic snuffbox, pain ... : Pain control, ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
), compartment syndrome ... , ligamentous injury ... : Pain control ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
Avulsion or shearing injury ... tear a portion of bone ... Leg • Shooting pains ... Fractures #msk #diagnosis ... signs #symptoms #orthopedics