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ANKLE FRACTURES: Lauge-Hansen Classification 
- Describes position of foot and mechanism of injury. Fx
progresses from Stage
ANKLE FRACTURES: ... Classification - Describes position ... fx (or deltoid ligament ... tear) #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Ankle
Squeeze Test for Syndesmotic Injury

 • The objective is to identify the integrity of the syndesmotic
Squeeze Test for ... the syndesmotic ligaments ... • A positive ... _ #Squeeze #Test ... #msk #orthopedics
Ankle Anterior Drawer Test - Talofibular Ligament

The anterior drawer test is for anterior talofibular ligament stability.
Ankle Anterior Drawer ... Ligament The ... endpoint is a positive ... #Ankle #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Posterior Ankle Impingement (Os Trigonum) Syndrome - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Os trigonum which has marrow
(Os Trigonum) Syndrome ... hallucis longus Differential ... diagnosis for similar ... findings and torn ligament ... flexion but no symptoms
Talar Tilt Test on Ankle Examination

The talar tilt test assesses for both anterior talofibular ligament and
on Ankle Examination ... calcaneofibular ligament ... difference, is a positive ... #ankle #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... No auditory symptoms ... Long symptom-free ... Vertigo #Algorithm #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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sensory • Before diagnosis ... Straight Leg Raise Test ... lateral inguinal ligament ... pathophysiology #differential ... #diagnosis #signs
Windlass Test for Plantar Fasciitis

Passive extension of the great toe with the ankle in dorsiflexion. A
Windlass Test for ... great toe with the ankle ... A positive sign ... plantar fascia symptoms ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
Thompson calf squeeze test ... - Weakness to ankle ... TendonRupture #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms ... pathophysiology #msk #orthopedics
Windlass Test for Plantar Fasciitis

Passive extension of the great toe with the ankle in dorsiflexion. A
Windlass Test for ... great toe with the ankle ... A positive sign ... plantar fascia symptoms ... #msk #sports #orthopedics