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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... , scaphoid fracture ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Dissociation #TerryThomas ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... terminal extensor tendon ... tender DIP joint ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Biceps Tendon Tendonitis on POCUS

Patient presents with left shoulder pain. The sono-anatomy is labeled. Tendons, nerves,
Biceps Tendon Tendonitis ... on POCUS Patient ... and muscle exhibit ... fluid around the biceps ... #POCUS #clinical
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... a concomitant fracture ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Chronic Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Intra-Articular
 - Bone
     • Stress
• Stress Fracture ... Osgood-Schlatter Disease) - Tendon ... Tendinopathy • Tendon ... Pain, Iliotiibial Band ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Orthopedics
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... sustained as "fight bites ... Discharge home with orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Popeye's sign - Biceps Tendon Rupture on Physical Exam

In this patient with heart failure and tendinopathy
Popeye's sign - Biceps ... Tendon Rupture ... heart failure and ... #Tendon #Rupture ... #amyloidosis #orthopedics
Biceps Tendon Rupture and Hematoma on Point or Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Anticoagulated guy bruises to arm and
Biceps Tendon Rupture ... Care Ultrasound (POCUS ... Biceps tendon rupture ... #Tendon #Hematoma ... #Rupture #POCUS
Biceps Tension Test 

To perform the Biceps Tension Test supinate the arm, abduct the shoulder to
Biceps Tension Test ... To perform the Biceps ... to 90 degrees, and ... apprehensive, and ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Median Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Median nerve is the nerve of pre-axial hand function; pinch, delicate
nerve of pre-axial hand ... pinch, delicate hand ... mnemonic TAN for (Biceps ... ) Tendon, (Brachial ... diagnosis #neurology #orthopedics