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Anatomy of the Knee X-ray - AP projection. ⁣⁣
It’s important to be able to identify the
it, think of a fracture ... several types of fractures ... or to look for effusion ... #radiology #msk ... #orthopedics #labeled
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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Embolism (e.g. fractured ... Trauma to Vessel (dislocation ... /fracture) • Hemarthrosis ... Vascular #JointPain #MSK ... #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 ... Intra-articulation fracture ... - Patellar dislocation ... #Effusions #causes ... differential #diagnosis #msk
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... , Casts, Plasters ... reduction of hip dislocation ... deformity of hip and knee ... scoliosis #Splints #Casts
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... : ~25% cases. ... Fractures-> Femur ... Avulsion fractures ... SEGOND FRACTURE:
Lipohemarthrosis on POCUS
Pain in L knee after injury. Long axis in suprapatellar recess. What's the diagnosis?
Answer:
Lipohemarthrosis caused ... intra-articular fracture ... liquid layer in the effusion ... tibial plateau fracture ... clinical #ultrasound #msk
Soft Tissue Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Septic
 • Septic Bursitis
 • Necrotizing Fasciitis
 • Septic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Lesion Bone • Fracture ... Confusion Bone • Fracture ... SoftTissue #Lesions #MSK ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Hippocratic Shoulder Reduction 
Shoulder reduction is the process of returning the shoulder to its normal position
following a shoulder dislocation ... In cases where closed ... of associated fractures ... Shoulder #Reduction #MSK ... PhysicalExam #Procedure #Orthopedics
Delayed Fracture Healing - Non-Union - Malunion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Inflammation (Hours-Days) -> Soft Callus (Days-Weeks)
Delayed Fracture ... • Premature cast ... removal #Delayed #Fracture ... NonUnion #Malunion #MSK ... #Orthopedics #Causes