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Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
Algorithm showing ... electromyography; GBS ... Guillain-Barré syndrome ... palsies; NCS, nerve ... Neurology #Neuropathy #Peripheral
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... Distal radius ... fracture, median nerve ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... Distal #Radiology #XRay
Algorithm for evaluation of a patient with a peripheral neuropathy. (ECG = electrocardiogram; EMG/NCS = electron
Algorithm for evaluation ... patient with a peripheral ... electron microscopy/nerve ... immunodeficiency syndrome ... #Neuropathy #Algorithm
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... cross-reacts with peripheral ... or the axon of peripheral ... the underlying pathophysiology ... Guillain #Barre #Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... (IBS) - Pathophysiology ... and Management Algorithm ... #Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
ulnar shaft with radial ... and missing the radial ... posterior interosseous nerve ... ), compartment syndrome ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
at an elbow x-ray ... capitellum (age 1), radial ... anterior interosseous nerve ... ), compartment syndrome ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay
Diabetic Foot: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Polyol Pathway - Excess glucose enters Polyol pathway ->
glucose deflects GIs ... Impairment of peripheral ... nerve repair mechanisms ... Ischemia, Accelerated nerve ... #DiabeticFoot #pathophysiology
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Pathogenesis and Joint diseases features
 • RA affects 1% of population, women >
Stimulation of nerve ... Swelling notable on Xray ... drift of fingers, radial ... RheumatoidArthritis #RA #pathophysiology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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glomerulonephritis) • Anti-GBM ... glomeruli, and peripheral ... nerves are often ... • Cogan Syndrome ... Nerves -> mononeuritis