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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... disruption (may be bony ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
posterior) and bone ... Splint: Posterior long ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Sternal fracture on POCUS. 

60 year old PT, fell on her chest 4 days ago, tender
on POCUS. 60 ... 4 days ago, tender ... of pericardial effusion ... #Clinical #POCUS ... #ultrasound #msk
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Injuries - Elbow Xrays ... Not all joint effusions ... An effusion often ... #Radiology #peds ... #Pediatrics #clinical
Radius Fracture on POCUS
Great example of the use of POCUS to diagnose a fracture of a
Radius Fracture ... of a long bone ... Could also do X-ray ... #POCUS #clinical ... #bone #msk #orthopedics
Osteomyelitis / Septic Arthritis on POCUS

A diabetic adult presents with pain and fever at this site.
Septic Arthritis on POCUS ... with overlying effusion ... and tendon. ... Septic #Arthritis #clinical ... #msk #radiology
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
orient in line on long ... course based on chest ... Be wary of the bone ... completely replace x-ray ... POCUS #clinical
Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
Fraction (HFrEF) Clinical ... : weight gain, lung ... Chest x-ray: signs ... bilateral pleural effusions ... heartfailure #diagnosis #management
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
effort, Signs of tension ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... potential pelvic fracture ... ↓BP, Abnormal tone ... Survey #CABCDE #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Change in clinical ... change CV risk Chest ... X-ray: • Not ... unless prior heart/lung ... medical and surgical management