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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
The spacing between ... "Terry Thomas" sign ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... #Dissociation #TerryThomas ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Musculoskeletal Manifestations

 • Immune Complex Deposition
    - Arthralgia, Arthritis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... Myopathy (Also caused ... #SLE #MSK #Musculoskeletal ... Complications #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms
Radiculopathy: Signs and Symptoms
 • Back/Neck Pain
 • Decr Range of motion
 • Abnormal posturing
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Radiculopathy: Signs ... : -> Shooting, stabbing ... Radiculopathy #MSK ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #pathophysiology
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Diagnosis Algorithm Erythrematous ... Auspitz sign, Koebner's ... , plaques with scaling ... Discoid Lupus Erythematous ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... Disease, PRES Pathophysiology ... autoantibodies that will cause ... Secondary prevention (statin ... Systemic #Lupus #Erythematosus
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Equina Syndrome Causes ... lumbar spine Signs ... pain (shooting, stabbing ... CaudaEquina #Syndrome #MSK ... #pathophysiology
Anaplasma Infection - Anaplasma phagocytophilum
Pathophysiology: 
 • Obligate, intracellular bacteria
 • Transmitted via blacklegged tick —
phagocytophilum Pathophysiology ... within morulae Signs ... malaise, myalgias, shaking ... is rare (< 10% cases ... ), cough (30% cases
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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Tingling, Burning, Stinging ... , Stabbing) - ... MeralgiaParesthetica #MSK ... #pathophysiology ... differential #diagnosis #signs
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
closed comedones, erythematous ... of erythema and scaling ... associated with signs ... honey-colored crusts ... scaling patches
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
exposed areas -> Scaring ... with keratotic scaling ... hair follicles -> causes ... Manifestations #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs