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Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
Achilles Tendon ... tendon ruptures ... pre-determined etiology Signs ... TendonRupture #diagnosis #signs ... pathophysiology #msk #orthopedics
Popeye's sign - Biceps Tendon Rupture on Physical Exam

In this patient with heart failure and tendinopathy
Popeye's sign - ... Biceps Tendon Rupture ... heart failure and ... Biceps #Tendon # ... #amyloidosis #orthopedics
Achilles tendon rupture on POCUS

Adhikari's Image of the Wk: Achilles tendon rupture. Look for disruption of
Achilles tendon ... rupture on POCUS ... tendon rupture. ... #tendon #rupture ... clinical #msk #orthopedics
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Tendon Injury ... squeeze the calf and ... tendon rupture. ... #Tendon #Injury ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
ulnar displacernent ... Hyperextension injury ... ) • ED Management ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Hand #Orthopedics
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
Management: - ... weeks Urgent orthopedics ... Overlying wounds or signs ... recommended if injury ... #Referral #Orthopedics
Pectoralis Major Rupture Injury during Bench Press Exercise
CLINICAL: a rare injury patterns with typical sudden "tear/pop"
excessive tension ... contracted muscle -> tendon ... dropped nipple sign ... Inferior to operative management ... for repair by orthopedic
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Apnea/poor effort, Signs ... of tension pneumothorax ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... ↓ BP is a late sign ... Survey #CABCDE #management
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Management Summary ... extensor elbows, Achilles ... tendon, fingers ... double contour sign ... +Radiographic signs