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Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Pars interarticularis stress fracture (spondylolysis) - most frequently in the
S1 => Weakened stability ... hyperextension test ... (Stork test) ... Spondylolisthesis #MSK ... #symptoms
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

 • Paresthesia of 5th and medial half of 4th
pain • + elbow flexion ... test • + Tinel ... sign over cubital ... • + Froment's sign ... #symptoms #msk
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay -
- punched out lesions ... blade of grass sign ... Diagnosis #Bony #Differential ... #Radiology #XRay ... #msk #lesions #
Yergason's Test on Physical Exam
Yergason's test for biceps tendon pathology testing stability of the tendon within
Yergason's Test ... pathology testing stability ... supination, elbow flexion ... elicits symptoms ... clinical #video #msk
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS): Signs and Symptoms

Repetitive Overhead Activity, Scapular Dyskinesis -> Scapulohumeral mechanics become altered
Syndrome (SIS): Signs ... and Symptoms ... + Painful arc test ... pain + Hawkin's test ... #symptoms #msk
Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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using Kanavel’s Signs ... held in slight flexion ... at rest. ... Kanavels #Criteria #Sign ... #Hand #MSK #Diagnosis
Stress Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Abnormal biomechanics, Repetitive impact activities
=> Repetitive subthreshold mechanical loading
=> Bone strain
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micro-damage exceeds ability ... StressFractures #msk ... pathophysiology #symptoms ... #signs
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
pre-determined etiology Signs ... /Symptoms/Complications ... Thompson calf squeeze test ... #symptoms #pathophysiology ... #msk #orthopedics
Positive J-Sign - Maltracking Patella on Knee Physical Exam

The J sign correlates with poor patellar tracking
Positive J-Sign ... Exam The J sign ... and potential instability ... shaped path with flexion ... clinical #video #msk
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay
Age <
other aggressive lesion ... blade of grass sign ... #Bony #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #XRay #MSK #pediatrics