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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... : Hyperflexion injury ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #MSK
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Treatment depends ... maintained fever CAUSES ... amphetamines) Toxic: • Radiologic ... Traumatic brain injury ... #Differential #Causes
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... cervical spine injury ... rotational instability e.g ... employed in the treatment ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics
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 ... #infectiousdiseases
Fusarium Treatment
 • Antifungal "susceptibility" can vary with Fusarium spp
 • F. oxysporum: low MICS to
Fusarium Treatment ... amphotericin B for severe cases ... ; triazole (e.g. ... on the type of injury ... Fusarium #Infections #infectiousdiseases
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) subluxation 
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU), is the must ulnar of the
What causes ECU ... What is the Treatment ... Non surgical treatment ... physicalexam #video #Orthopedics ... #Wrist #msk
Fusarium Infections
Acquired through:
1. Inhalation of airborne conidia > germinates > blood > disseminated
2. Trauma (implantation with
BCx+ in -40% of cases ... disease: • Optimal treatment ... ; triazole (e.g. ... on the type of injury ... Fusarium #Infections #infectiousdiseases
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • The iliotibial band (ITB) is thickened with
Friction Syndrome - MSK ... Radiology Imaging ... Case description ... • Treatment: Conservative ... ligament complex injury
Morel-Lavallée Lesion - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Large, smoothly marginated, well-circumscribed mass along the medial myofascial
Morel-Lavallée Lesion - MSK ... Radiology Imaging ... Case description ... Closed degloving injury ... with conservative treatment