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Thompson Test with POCUS shows achilles rupture, retracted ratty tendon with hematoma.

Dr. Michael Schick @UltrasoundStuff -
Thompson Test with ... rupture, retracted ... ratty tendon with ... #MSK #Achilles ... #Tendon #Ruptured
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury ... or volar plate rupture ... dislocation, due to rupture ... dislocation, due to rupture ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

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

1) Chronicity:
warm, swollen, tender ... Lyme), reactive arthritis ... for cell count, culture ... SLE, psoriatic arthritis ... #Joint #Pain #MSK
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
Adjacent bursa • Tendon ... • Inflammatory arthritis ... present both at rest ... improves quickly with rest ... #Pain #MSK #rheumatology
Biceps Tendon Rupture and Hematoma on Point or Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Anticoagulated guy bruises to arm and
Biceps Tendon Rupture ... and Hematoma on Point ... Care Ultrasound (POCUS ... Biceps tendon rupture ... #clinical #MSK
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Thompson's Test ... Injury In a ... rupture. ... #Injury #ankle ... video #sports #msk
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal left side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Thompson Test for ... Injury In the ... tear or rupture ... #Tear #Rupture ... ankle #sports #msk
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Thompson Test for ... Injury In the ... tear or rupture ... #Tear #Rupture ... ankle #sports #msk
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Thompson Test for ... Injury In the ... tear or rupture ... #Tear #Rupture ... ankle #sports #msk
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
nociceptors -> Pain with rest ... in Rheumatoid arthritis ... motion (relieved by rest ... tend to bear the ... Comparison #Versus #MSK