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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
anatomic snuff box, pain ... ED Management: Pain ... #Dissociation #TerryThomas ... #Wrist #Scaphoid ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Watson's Test for Scapholunate Instability

1) The examiner places a thumb over the scaphoid tubercle, applying dorsal
Scapholunate Instability ... thumb over the scaphoid ... #Scapholunate # ... orthopedics #sports #scaphoid ... #msk
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
anatomic snuffbox, pain ... associated injuries: Scapholunate ... ED Management: Pain ... fracture, associated scapholunate ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Chronic Shoulder Pain ... - Differential ... after cross-arm test ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #MSK
The Shuck Test for Scapholunate Instability

The Shuck test assesses for scapholunate instability. 
With the wrist flexed,
Scapholunate Instability ... assesses for scapholunate ... Pain over the dorsum ... #Scapholunate # ... video #sports #msk
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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absent: lower back pain ... Straight Leg Raise Test ... - Pain on palpation ... MeralgiaParesthetica #MSK ... pathophysiology #differential
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
Approach to Joint Pain ... present both at rest ... improves quickly with rest ... #MSK #rheumatology ... approach #workup #differential
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Red Flags and Differential ... Patient Prefers to Rest ... Eye/Temple • Pain ... quickly, deep pain ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
10-33% develop MS ... or without back pain ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... Herpes zoster, West ... management #neurology #differential