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Subtrochanteric Femur Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Subtrochanteric region spans 5 cm distally from the
Fracture: Pathogenesis ... low energy fall fractures ... fracture -> Bisphosphonate ... #Fractures #msk ... #differential #
Heel Strike Test for Femoral Fracture

The heel strike, an axial force on the femur, can be
for Femoral Fracture ... fractures. ... #Fracture #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #Trauma
Fulcrum Test for Femoral Stress Fracture

The fulcrum test evaluates for femoral stress fractures.
The examiner places one
Femoral Stress Fracture ... femoral stress fractures ... stress fracture ... #Stress #Fracture ... #orthopedics
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 ... Marfan's Syndrome ... Vascular #JointPain #MSK
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... Fractures-> Femur ... Avulsion fractures ... SEGOND FRACTURE: ... Avulsion fracture
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Monteggia Fracture ... Fracture of proximal ... recall where the fracture ... 4-10 • Ulna fracture ... #Monteggia #Fracture
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... supracondylar fracture ... reduction of hip dislocation ... deformity of hip and knee ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics
VON-CHOP Mnemonic for Orthopedic Emergencies
V - Vascular compromise (eg ischemic leg)
O - Open fracture
N - Neurological
leg) O - Open fracture ... - Compartment syndrome ... H - Hip dislocation ... arthritis) P - Pelvic fracture ... diagnosis #consult #differential
Patellar Grind Test for Patellofemoral Syndrome

The Patellar Grind Test assesses for Patellofemoral Syndrome.
With the knee extended,
With the knee extended ... groove of the femur ... #knee #clinical ... #video #msk #sports ... #orthopedics #physicalexam
Anatomy of the Knee X-ray - AP projection. ⁣⁣
It’s important to be able to identify the
margin of the femur ... it, think of a fracture ... several types of fractures ... ap #radiology #msk ... #orthopedics #labeled