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Odontoid Fractures 
Type I  [Stable]  - Avulsion of the tip 
Type II [Unstable] -
Odontoid Fractures ... Type I [Stable ... Fracture at base of dens ... Classification #TypeIII #Trauma ... #Orthopedics #Dens
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Essentials - Spinal Trauma ... Classification DENIS ... Facet capsule DENIS ... fractures: Don't ... • According to Denis
Unstable Cervical Spine Fractures 
The common mnemonic “Jefferson Bit Off A Hangman’s Thumb,” is used to
Cervical Spine Fractures ... remember the unstable fractures ... Type 2 & 3 C2 Dens ... CervicalSpine #Fractures ... #Trauma #Orthopedics
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Oropharyngeal Dysphagia 
Esophageal Dysphagia 
 • Upper 2/3 (striated muscle): stroke, NMJ
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Upper 2/3 (striated ... adenocarcinoma, DES ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
The Canadian C-Spine Rule is a well-validated decision rule that can be used to safely rule
CSIs) in alert, stable ... trauma patients ... determine which trauma ... Infographic by Strata5 ... #Management #Trauma
Canadian C-spine Rule and Mnemonic
HIGH RISK FEATURES:
 - Sixty Five, Fast Drive, Sense Deprive?  Image,
Mnemonic HIGH RISK FEATURES ... LOW RISK FEATURES ... #Management #Trauma ... Clearance #Mnemonic #Algorithm
Causes of Common Accidental and Non-Accidental Pediatric Fractures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Accidental Trauma
 - Distal Radius
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Accidental Trauma ... Non-Accidental Trauma ... NonAccidental #Fractures ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diplopia - Double Vision - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical Pearls:
 • Diplopia is almost always binocular.
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Error • Cataract/Lens ... • Tumor • Trauma ... • Aneurysm • Trauma ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
change • Contact lens ... or reduction of striated ... Direct or indirect trauma ... Chalazion • Contact lens
Chest Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiovascular Causes:
 - Outflow Obstruction
     • Aortic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Infarction • Stable ... Injury • Trauma ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm