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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
fractured carpal bone ... common carpal bone ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
and Management ... marrow) -dys- (abnormal ... • Bone marrow ... only curative treatment ... #Management #treatment
Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
SALTR Mnemonic 

Salter Harris I 
Straight through
Can present with normal ... Always leads to ... Mnemonic #Pediatrics #Peds ... #Orthopedics #Diagnosis ... #Management
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
tenderness and swelling to ... trapezium, capitate, triquetrum ... injury • ED Management ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
study (aPTT may be normal ... antigen (vWF:Ag) are normal ... ) are measured to ... Avoid meds that ... #Management #treatment
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
 •
and Management ... Hypercellular bone ... - Phlebotomy to ... concentration in the normal ... #Management #Summary
Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis Treatment or Prevention 

Bisphosphonates are common medications used in the treatment and prevention
for Osteoporosis Treatment ... turn increase bone ... take the oral versions ... Schedule #Frequency #Pharmacology ... #Osteoporosis #Management
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
syndrome (MDS) (normal ... megakaryocytes and a normal ... aplastic anemia Treatment ... oncology #hematology #diagnosis ... #management
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
• A clinical diagnosis ... and lower jaw Treatment ... palmoplantar pustulosis: oral ... #Rheumatology #diagnosis ... #management #Dermatology
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mucosal Candidiasis in HIV-AIDS
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: Initial Episodes (Duration of Therapy: 7–14 days)
Preferred
BID for one day ... for effective treatment ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... #management #opportunistic ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology