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Hamate Fracture on Wrist X-Ray

- point tenderness over the hamate should raise suspicion for a fracture,
for a fracture, and ... hook of hamate and ... fractures can be splinted ... ED with a volar splint ... WristXRay #Radiology #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Exam: Swollen and ... immobilize • Splint ... : Extension splint ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Alternatives to opioids for pain management in the emergency department decreases opioid usage and maintains patient
decreases opioid usage and ... Indications #Pathways #Table ... #MSK #Migraine
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Dysthesias - Tingling, burning, or painful sensation at
: Pathogenesis and ... Carpal Tunnel Splint ... pathophysiology #msk
Thrombotic Microangiopathy - TTP VS HUS

Big picture points : Often hard to differentiate the two entities,
Big picture points ... : Often hard to ... rates of morbidity and ... mortality, and ... Comparison #Diagnosis #Table
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... swollen elbow and ... Pain control • Splint ... • If stable ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... Exam: Swelling and ... immobilize • Splint ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
3rd of the calf and ... rises from the table ... rise from the table ... physicalexam #sports #msk
Sewing Needle stuck in patellar tendon on POCUS

A 30yo pt presents with 2d of knee pain.
patella, indicator points ... A splinter would ... clinical #ultrasound #MSK ... #ForeignBody
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
a thumb spica splint ... carpal instability and ... onto outstretched hand ... immobilize • Splint ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK