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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Diplopia: Diplopia has been explored previously on ddxof. The earlier algorithm
This algorithm uses ... features of the ... potential etiologic causes ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... #Differential #
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
of a fracture does ... Finger deformity caused ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
and Evaluation ... symptoms (HA, nausea ... , seizures) 3) Assessment ... history #Diagnosis #EM ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Differential Diagnosis ... Ask about precipitating ... syncope and their ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... Algorithm #Ddxof
Chronic Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Intra-Articular
 - Bone
     • Stress
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pain, Iliotiibial Band ... Intraarticular #MSK ... #Differential # ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
extensor tendon), mallet ... tendon) • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Delayed Fracture Healing - Non-Union - Malunion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Inflammation (Hours-Days) -> Soft Callus (Days-Weeks)
Delayed Fracture ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Days-Weeks) -> Hard ... NonUnion #Malunion #MSK ... #Orthopedics #Causes