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Chronic Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Intra-Articular
 - Bone
     • Stress
- Differential Diagnosis ... Rupture • ... Intraarticular #MSK ... #Algorithm #Orthopedics ... #Causes
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
) • ED Management ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... terminal extensor tendon ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Pectoralis Major Rupture Injury during Bench Press Exercise
CLINICAL: a rare injury patterns with typical sudden "tear/pop"
excessive tension ... contracted muscle -> tendon ... Inferior to operative management ... clinical #video #msk ... #orthopedics
Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
 •
Patella (e.g., Tendon ... Rupture, Dislocation ... Deformity #Limp #MSK ... #Algorithm #Orthopedics ... #Causes
Soft Tissue Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Septic
 • Septic Bursitis
 • Necrotizing Fasciitis
 • Septic
- Differential Diagnosis ... Rupture • Muscle ... SoftTissue #Lesions #MSK ... #Algorithm #Orthopedics ... #Causes
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

1) Chronicity
2) Inflammatory vs Non-Inflammatory
3) Number of Joints Involved

1) Chronicity:
to Joint Pain - Diagnostic ... warm, swollen, tender ... for cell count, culture ... Like in this case ... #Joint #Pain #MSK
Baker's Cyst on POCUS
Looking for DVT. 3 point compression US negative. But saw this in the
Baker's Cyst on POCUS ... generally no further management ... symptomatic, in which case ... for a definitive diagnosis ... " 6) Rupture appears
Erythema Nodosum Overview

Definition: 
 • EN is an inflammatory condition characterized by tender, red nodules, typically
characterized by tender ... Diagnostic Approach ... vasculitis Management ... • Corticosteroids ... #Management