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

Dr. Michael Schick @UltrasoundStuff -
Thompson Test with ... POCUS shows achilles ... retracted ratty tendon ... #MSK #Achilles ... #Thompson #Test
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... terminal extensor tendon ... Exam: Swollen and tender ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
Achilles Tendon ... gastrocnemius (+ Thompson ... calf squeeze test ... TendonRupture #diagnosis ... pathophysiology #msk
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
of the extensor tendons ... of the extensor tendons ... ), mallet finger ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Flexor Tenosynovitis on POCUS

Which of the following diagnoses does this clip best support?
Resolution: flexor tenosynovitis (majority
Tenosynovitis on POCUS ... the following diagnoses ... does this clip best ... around the flexor tendon ... #MSK #clinical
Finger Fracture on POCUS 

50yo female presents with 5th finger pain after her dog pulled on
Finger Fracture ... dog pulled on his ... the following best ... there was high pre-test ... #ultrasound #MSK
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
Adjacent bursa • Tendon ... -60 minutes or longer ... e.g., congenital hip ... #Joint #Pain #MSK ... #differential #diagnosis
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
- Differential Diagnosis ... signals in the inner ... Noise trauma ○ MS ... zoster virus ○ HIV ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
nociceptors -> Pain with rest ... weight-bearing joints tend ... affects the knee hip ... Comparison #Versus #MSK ... JointDisease #JointPain #Diagnosis
Calf Muscle Hematoma on POCUS

50 year old male playing tennis felt a pop in his leg.
Muscle Hematoma on POCUS ... felt a pop in his ... Diagnosis: “Tennis ... tear vs Peroneus tendon ... clinical #ultrasound #msk