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Focal Periphyseal Edema (FOPE lesion) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Arrows identifying the characteristic edema-like signal
) - MSK Radiology ... the metaphysis and ... the metaphysis and ... and bone bridging ... #diagnosis #msk
Rib Fracture on POCUS

Instead of poorly-sensitive and time-consuming chest xray for rib fracture, instead just “Point
poorly-sensitive and ... time-consuming chest ... xray for rib fracture ... where it hurts”, and ... #clinical
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • The iliotibial band (ITB) is thickened with
- MSK Radiology ... between the TIB ... signal in this region ... Direct trauma/contusion ... #msk #clinical
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... Exam: Swollen and ... Finger #Radiology #XRay ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
This patient’s clinical ... clinical judgement ... This post will focus ... accustomed to, your vision ... , a chest x-ray
Radius Fracture on POCUS
Great example of the use of POCUS to diagnose a fracture of a
to diagnose a fracture ... cortical disruption and ... Could also do X-ray ... #clinical #bone ... #msk #orthopedics
Osteochondral Lesion of the Talus - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Typical location of the osteochondral defect
and surrounding ... between the fragment and ... articular cartilage and ... Size of defect and ... #diagnosis #msk
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
the site of pain and ... cost, accuracy, and ... diagnosis; the ... course based on chest ... POCUS #clinical