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Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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neoplasms • trauma ... distinguishing feature ... and posterior thigh ... Imaging studies: • MRI ... diagnosis #causes #neurology
Freiberg Infraction - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Sclerosis of the 2nd MT head with flattening of
hallux valgus, and high-heels ... Differential diagnosis ... Plantar plate injury ... Freiberg #Infraction #foot ... #clinical #mri
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
result in permanent neurologic ... other forms of trauma ... Weakness - Lower ... Vertebral burst fracture ... syndromes #lesions #differential
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... Leg Pain: • Fracture ... deficiency etc) • Spinal ... #diagnosis #lower ... #extremity #msk
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... /Crush injury ... Food - Avoid in ... • Vegetables: spinach ... #nephrology
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Neurologic deficit ... Dorsiflexion of foot ... syndrome risk high ... Consider trauma/ ... #msk #clinical
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... /Crush injury ... Food - Avoid in ... • Vegetables: spinach ... #nephrology
Intermetatarsal Bursitis - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • T2-hyperintense fluid-like signal and T1-hypointense signal between the first
Intermetatarsal Bursitis - MSK ... • The MRI shows ... Differential diagnosis ... Plantar plate injury ... Intermetatarsal #Bursitis #foot