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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... : Hyperflexion injury ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and PIP joints ... Hyperextension injury ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Achilles Tendon Tear on POCUS (Labeled)

A 35yo male presents with ankle pain. Achilles tendon tear is
Achilles Tendon ... Usually caused by ... eccentric loading and ... clinical #ultrasound #msk ... #radiology #orthopedics
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Herpes zoster - HIV ... Repetitive strain injury ... Trauma • Crush injury ... swelling - Fever/chills ... lower #extremity #msk
Causes of Primary and Functional Mitral Regurgitation (MR) 
Causes of primary mitral regurgitation
 - Rheumatic heart
, Ehler-Danlos syndrome ... MV chordae may rupture ... body, tip usually ... papillary muscle injury ... Differential #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
DISLOCATION: ~25% cases ... Check hip and ankle ... Compartment syndrome ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic ... #msk #clinical
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
Generalized: Chills ... Cholesterol emboli syndrome ... Septic emboli cause ... injury by: • Early ... Differential #Diagnosis #cardiology