7 results
Focal Periphyseal Edema (FOPE lesion) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Arrows identifying the characteristic edema-like signal
FOPE lesion) - MSK ... atraumatic adolescent knee ... studies point toward lower ... (save $$) Differential ... normal in these cases
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Lower Limb and Pelvis ... deformity of hip and knee ... skeletal traction of lower ... exsanguinating pelvic trauma ... applied to the foot
Freiberg Infraction - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Sclerosis of the 2nd MT head with flattening of
Controversy: Subchondral fracture ... Differential diagnosis ... Plantar plate injury ... Freiberg #Infraction #foot ... #clinical #mri
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
DISLOCATION: ~25% cases ... Neurologic deficit ... Dorsiflexion of foot ... Consider trauma/ ... #msk #clinical
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain: • Fracture ... Wounds/ulcers, Edema ... deficiency etc) • Spinal ... #diagnosis #lower ... #extremity #msk
Transient Patellar Dislocation - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Hyperintense marrow edema of the anterolateral femoral condyle
Dislocation - MSK ... has intrinsic signal ... of the knee ... Differential diagnosis ... #clinical #mri
Intermetatarsal Bursitis - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • T2-hyperintense fluid-like signal and T1-hypointense signal between the first
Intermetatarsal Bursitis - MSK ... Differential diagnosis ... surrounding marrow edema-like ... Plantar plate injury ... Intermetatarsal #Bursitis #foot