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Point-of-care Ultrasound for Diagnosis of Abscess in Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

1. POCUS is more accurate
POCUS is more accurate ... than physical exam ... cellulitis in cases ... #Diagnosis #Exam ... #VisualAbstract
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Trauma to Vessel (dislocation ... Vascular #JointPain #MSK ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Winged Scapula on Physical Exam

Common things being common just standard scapular winging, but this is more
Scapula on Physical Exam ... believe this is case ... chronic locked dislocations ... #orthopedics #msk
Patellar dislocation 
Patella dislocation refers to when the kneecap is completely displaced out of its normal
Patellar dislocation ... Patella dislocation ... patella is primarily caused ... incident (often twisting ... Orthopedics #Knee #msk
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Recent PCI/stenting ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia is usually caused ... good history and exam ... Then, ask 3 questions ... the underlying cause ... up to 3x in the setting
Adie’s Tonic Pupil on Physical Exam

A young female was referred in for a sudden onset anisocoria.
Pupil on Physical Exam ... Her ocular exam ... In this case, the ... with light near dissociation ... typically warrants retesting
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
Syndrome on Physical Exam ... EOM testing displayed ... fasciculus), which causes ... The most common causes ... diagnosed with MS
Soft Tissue Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Septic
 • Septic Bursitis
 • Necrotizing Fasciitis
 • Septic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Sprain • Dislocation ... • Sprain • Dislocation ... SoftTissue #Lesions #MSK ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Arthritis Other Causes ... Tendon Rupture, Dislocation ... Deformity #Limp #MSK ... #Orthopedics #Causes