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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury ... to rupture of the ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
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Patellofemoral Syndrome ... (e.g., Tendon Rupture ... , Dislocation, Subluxation ... Deformity #Limp #MSK ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Orthopedics
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Herpes zoster - HIV ... Repetitive strain injury ... • Iliotibial ... Trauma • Crush injury ... lower #extremity #msk
Soft Tissue Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Septic
 • Septic Bursitis
 • Necrotizing Fasciitis
 • Septic
• Labral Injury ... Muscle • Tendon Rupture ... SoftTissue #Lesions #MSK ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Orthopedics ... #Causes
Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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Causes of Knee Effusions ... bearing after injury ... fracture - Patellar dislocation ... Knee #Effusions #causes ... differential #diagnosis #msk
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
: ~25% cases. ... Check hip and ankle ... Compartment syndrome ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic ... #msk #clinical