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Haglund Syndrome - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • The Haglund Deformity (enlarged superior margin calcaneal posterior process)
- MSK Radiology ... Partial undersurface tear ... - Wearing high-heels ... Differential diagnosis ... #Heel #clinical
Ruptured Achilles Tendon on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Case of the Week! 30 yo M presented
Ruptured Achilles ... Point of Care Ultrasound ... #Tendon #Ruptured ... #Complete #Tear ... #MSK #Clinical
Achilles tendon rupture on POCUS

Adhikari's Image of the Wk: Achilles tendon rupture. Look for disruption of
Achilles tendon ... confuse w/partial tears ... Arizona Ultrasound ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... #clinical #msk
Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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- Differential ... Fever/Chills/Joint ... Seronegative Reactive Syndrome ... Effusions #causes #differential ... #diagnosis #msk
Posterior Ankle Impingement (Os Trigonum) Syndrome - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Os trigonum which has marrow
(Os Trigonum) Syndrome ... - MSK Radiology ... hallucis longus Differential ... syndesmotic ligament tear ... signal of the achilles
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • The iliotibial band (ITB) is thickened with
Band Friction Syndrome ... - MSK Radiology ... thickened with no tear ... Differential diagnosis ... Radiology #diagnosis #msk
Plantar fasciitis - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Thickening of the plantar fascia central band (measuring 9mm)
Plantar fasciitis - MSK ... small interstitial tear ... • Ultrasound: ... Differential diagnosis ... Plantar fascia tear
Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
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Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease Knee ... Patellofemoral Syndrome ... (e.g., Tendon Rupture ... Deformity #Limp #MSK ... #Differential #
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
sex • Metabolic syndrome ... forefoot, ankles, knees ... extensor elbows, Achilles ... not possible • Ultrasound ... 2 attacks in a year