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Focal Periphyseal Edema (FOPE lesion) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Arrows identifying the characteristic edema-like signal
MSK Radiology Imaging ... Salter Harris injury ... always a history of injury ... mri #clinical #Radiology ... #diagnosis #msk
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
., uptake by cells ... liver or renal injury ... perfusion - shock->treatments ... before beginning treatment ... Acute pulmonary edema
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • The iliotibial band (ITB) is thickened with
Radiology Imaging ... Case description ... • Treatment: Conservative ... Reactive marrow edema ... ligament complex injury
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Presentation: Injury ... compressive cord lesion ... Pleocytosis > 100 cells ... • Infectious causes ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Weakness, cramping, nausea ... , rhabdo/crush injury ... only if no clear cause ... Drives K+ into cells ... caution in HTN & edema
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
cervical spine injury ... cervical spine injury ... : Spika at 90º flexion ... rotational instability e.g ... employed in the treatment
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
Septic emboli cause ... injury by: • Early ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... hematuria, + RF Treatment ... Differential #Diagnosis #cardiology
Morel-Lavallée Lesion - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Large, smoothly marginated, well-circumscribed mass along the medial myofascial
- MSK Radiology ... Case description ... Closed degloving injury ... with conservative treatment ... #diagnosis #msk
Intermetatarsal Bursitis - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • T2-hyperintense fluid-like signal and T1-hypointense signal between the first
Radiology Imaging ... Case description ... conspicuity of the lesion ... surrounding marrow edema-like ... Plantar plate injury