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Pivot-Shift Test in ACL-deficient Knee

This patient has pathologic varus alignment across the knee and a chronic
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Knee Examination
Right Knee - Examination maneuvers include the Lachman (ACL), anterior drawer (ACL), Lateral pivot shift,
(ACL), Lateral pivot ... shift, Apley compression
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Transcellular Shift ... Transcellular shifts ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology #low
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Increased Intake
 • Reduced Excretion (IV potassium with
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Transcellular Shift ... #Hyperkalemia #Nephrology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Lateral pivot shift test: Valgus stress on knee plus internal/external rotation of knee during knee flexion
Lateral pivot shift
Normal (Negative) Pivot-Shift Test for ACL Knee Injury

Andrew Dold, MD @dr.dold.md

#Pivot #Shift #PivotShift #test #ACL #Knee
Normal (Negative) Pivot-Shift ... dr.dold.md #Pivot ... #Shift #PivotShift
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... (transcellular shift ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #workup #nephrology
Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Decreased intake/absorption: Starvation, Alcoholism, Malabsorption, Phosphate binder use
 • Redistribution/
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Redistribution/ Shift ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #nephrology
Reverse Pivot Shift Test on Physical Exam

Dx: Posterolateral corner injury; but beware proximal tib/fib instability 

Kendall
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Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm
Acidosis
 - RTA
 - Diarrhea
pH Normal 
 1. Decreased Mg 
 2. Intracellular Shift
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm ... Intracellular Shift ... #Differential #Algorithm ... Causes #Workup #Nephrology