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Rib Fracture on POCUS

There is an interruption in the continuity of this bone (rib), indicated by
Rib Fracture on ... representing a fracture ... fractures. ... #Fracture #POCUS ... #msk
Talus Fracture on POCUS
Athlete with hard landing on one foot, pain and tenderness over dorsum of
Talus Fracture on ... , pain and tenderness ... neck fracture with ... DrShukla14 #Talus #Fracture ... #POCUS #clinical
Rib Fracture on POCUS

Instead of poorly-sensitive and time-consuming chest xray for rib fracture, instead just “Point
Rib Fracture on ... for rib fracture ... #Fracture #POCUS ... #ultrasound #msk ... #clinical
Fulcrum Test for Femoral Stress Fracture

The fulcrum test evaluates for femoral stress fractures.
The examiner places one
Femoral Stress Fracture ... femoral stress fractures ... Pain is suggestive ... a femur stress fracture ... Femur #Stress #Fracture
Calcaneal Squeeze Test on Foot Examination

The calcaneal squeeze test evaluates for calcaneal injury, such as a
on Foot Examination ... such as a stress fracture ... Pain is a positive ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics
Finger Fracture on POCUS 

50yo female presents with 5th finger pain after her dog pulled on
Finger Fracture ... Resolution: Splint fracture ... . 1 hr later, fracture ... #Finger #Fracture ... #POCUS #clinical
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
Rib fractures on ... at the site of pain ... as a step off / fracture ... #Rib #fracture # ... POCUS #clinical
5th Metatarsal Fracture on POCUS

A patient presents with toe pain. Which of the following should be
5th Metatarsal Fracture ... 5th metatarsal fracture ... at the (acute) fracture ... #Metatarsal #Fracture ... #POCUS #Foot #clinical
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... joint needs to be clinically ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... : Pain control, ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
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