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Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
Rotator Cuff Syndrome ... supraspinatus tendinitis Signs ... painful abduction of arm ... , empty can test ... #orthopedics #diagnosis
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior sail sign ... brachial artery injury ... ), compartment syndrome ... Posterior long arm ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Positive Drop Arm Test on Shoulder Exam - Supraspinatus Injury

Starting from 90 degrees of passive shoulder
Supraspinatus Injury ... #Drop #Arm #Test ... #Sign #Shoulder ... supraspinatus #clinical #video ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
algorithm. ... clinical symptoms/signs ... presence of metabolic syndrome ... uncertainty are ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Vascular ... vein: Budd-chiari syndrome ... NT) - If both are ... extrahepatic source - Tests
Posterolateral Corner (PLC) Injury - Posterolateral Drawer Test
Injury to the posterolateral corner (PLC) is difficult to
is difficult to diagnose ... lesions of this type are ... This video shows ... Positive #Clinical #Video ... PhysicalExam #Sports #Orthopedics
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... Awareness • Injury ... • Examine for signs
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Symptoms and signs ... below the site of injury ... MCTD, Sjogren syndrome ... differential #algorithm
Compartment Syndrome Pearls
A vicious cycle of increased pressure within a facial compartment leading to compression of
Compartment Syndrome ... PAIN is key, the rest ... are late signs. ... absence of other signs ... #Compartment #Syndrome