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Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
Achilles Tendon ... Thompson calf squeeze test ... - Weakness to ankle ... TendonRupture #diagnosis ... pathophysiology #msk
Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Other Causes ... Patella (e.g., Tendon ... Rupture, Dislocation ... Deformity #Limp #MSK
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

1) Chronicity
2) Inflammatory vs Non-Inflammatory
3) Number of Joints Involved

1) Chronicity:
to Joint Pain - Diagnostic ... warm, swollen, tender ... for cell count, culture ... Like in this case ... #Joint #Pain #MSK
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
and Differential Diagnosis ... usually visuals) Tension ... Thrombosis, Giant Cell Arteritis ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... #differential #causes
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
include forefoot, ankles ... frequent attacks • Arthritis ... elbows, Achilles tendon ... Gram stain and culture ... Dual-energy CT → MSU