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Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Tendon Injury ... Flex the knee to ... squeeze the calf and ... #Tendon #Injury ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
McMurray's Test for Meniscal Tear on Knee Examination

With the patient lying supine, the examiner palpates the
while manipulating and ... To assess the lateral ... injury. ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics
Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Fever/Chills/Joint ... bearing after injury ... Ligamentous injuries - Meniscal ... #msk #physicalexam
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Compartment syndrome ... special ligament/meniscus ... consider compartment syndrome ... #msk #clinical ... #video #nsfw
Transient Patellar Dislocation - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Hyperintense marrow edema of the anterolateral femoral condyle
Dislocation - MSK ... shortest patellar tendon ... of the knee ... • Quadriceps Tendon ... #msk
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • The iliotibial band (ITB) is thickened with
Friction Syndrome ... - MSK Radiology ... Differential diagnosis ... ligament complex injury ... #msk #clinical
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
sex • Metabolic syndrome ... forefoot, ankles, knees ... extensor elbows, Achilles ... tendon, fingers ... Dual-energy CT → MSU