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Hamate Fracture on Wrist X-Ray

- point tenderness over the hamate should raise suspicion for a fracture,
fractures can be splinted ... ED with a volar splint ... WristXRay #Radiology #MSK
Differential Diagnosis of Pleuritic Chest Pain:

Categorized by causes: Cardiac, Pulmonary, MSK, Drug/Toxins, Heme/Onc, Renal, Autoimmune

#Diagnosis #Pleuritic
Differential Diagnosis ... Cardiac, Pulmonary, MSK ... ChestPain #Causes #Differential ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Dysthesias - Tingling, burning, or painful sensation at
Carpal Tunnel Splint ... pathophysiology #msk
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
immobilize • Splint ... : Extension splint ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Acute Chest Pain: a basic differential diagnosis to consider, and key points

#Chestpain; #STEMI; #NSTEMI; 

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Pain: a basic differential ... consider, and key points ... New York: Springer
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Dysphagia:Oropharyngeal:
- Characterized by difficulty initiating swallowing and accompanied by choking/coughing, nasopharyngeal
upper esophageal sphincter ... lower esophageal sphincter ... medulla #Diagnosis #Differential ... Extraluminal #Algorithm #Differential ... #Ddxof
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
a thumb spica splint ... immobilize • Splint ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Differential Diagnosis ... Ask about precipitating ... Sycope #Causes #Differential ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
immobilize • Splint ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
immobilize • Splint ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK