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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
PIP joints are ... and PIP joints ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #MSK
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
Inflammatory Joint ... affects the knee hip ... > Stiffness is short-lived ... #Degenerative #Comparison ... #Versus #MSK #JointDisease
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... most common major joint ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Greater Trochanteric Bursa Injection 

Usually roll patient on side, find the most tender spot, approximately an
the most tender spot ... leg well below hip ... joint. ... #msk #orthopedics ... #hip
X-ray limitations
It’s important to know the limitations of X-rays so we can correctly interpret them in
better imaging—from Point ... Of Care UltraSound ... (POCUS) to CT or ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Limitations #Comparison
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
dislocated major joint ... Most common major joint ... Dislocation #Anterior #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Shoulder Infraspinatus Hematoma on POCUS

A woman fell down a flight of stairs and can’t move her
Infraspinatus Hematoma on POCUS ... The glenohumeral joint ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #msk #orthopedics ... #radiology
Sacroiliac Distraction Test

The examiner applies downward and lateral pressure to the bilateral ASIS , the effect
anterior sacroiliac joint ... indicating SI Joint ... Test #SIJoint #Joint ... #physicalexam #hip ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Separation on POCUS with overlying hematoma

40yo M presents after falling off his bicycle
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint ... Separation on POCUS ... #Separation #POCUS ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #MSK #sports