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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... terminal extensor tendon ... Finger #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
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
Discharge with orthopedic ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

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

1) Chronicity:
Approach to Joint ... Pain - Diagnostic ... warm, swollen, tender ... Like in this case ... #Joint #Pain #MSK
Pectoralis Major Rupture Injury during Bench Press Exercise
CLINICAL: a rare injury patterns with typical sudden "tear/pop"
excessive tension ... contracted muscle -> tendon ... APPROACH: NON-OPERATIVE ... 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
Erythema Nodosum Overview

Definition: 
 • EN is an inflammatory condition characterized by tender, red nodules, typically
characterized by tender ... Diagnostic Approach ... titer • Throat culture ... • Corticosteroids ... Erythema #Nodosum #Diagnosis