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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 ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Ask about precipitating ... causes of syncope and ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Ddxof
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
Reference Guide - Orthopedic ... to remind the clinician ... hip injuries. ... Mary Haas #Diagnosis ... #Management #EM
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and PIP joints ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
: Pathogenesis and ... clinical findings ... FemoralHead #Fractures #msk ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... signs #symptoms #orthopedics
Lachman Test for ACL Injury

The patient lies supine and with the knee in ~20-30 degrees of
degrees of flexion, hip ... One hand supports ... #Ligament #clinical ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Septic Arthritis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical Exam: hot, swollen, pain with passive AND active ROM
Summary Clinical ... parenteral Abx, Orthopedics ... Ceftriaxone • HIV ... Ciprofloxacin OR Imipenem Clinical ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Posterolateral Corner (PLC) Injury - Posterolateral Drawer Test
Injury to the posterolateral corner (PLC) is difficult to
is difficult to diagnose ... posterior cruciate ... Test #Positive #Clinical ... PhysicalExam #Sports #Orthopedics ... Knee #Posterior #msk
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... stratification #diagnosis