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Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Pain - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm 4 tests ... after cross-arm test ... #Pain #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Dislocation - ED Management ... greater tuberosity fracture ... Bankart lesions (5%, fracture ... glenoid) • ED Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
ED arrival MSK ... - Fractures, dislocations ... (posterior shoulder ... compartment syndrome ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS): Signs and Symptoms

Repetitive Overhead Activity, Scapular Dyskinesis -> Scapulohumeral mechanics become altered
Syndrome (SIS): ... Impingement Syndrome ... + Painful arc test ... pain + Hawkin's test ... signs #symptoms #msk
Vertebral Body Abnormalities

A sheet of common (and uncommon) vertebral body findings, because a completely “normal” spine
Vertebra Hurler Syndrome ... Morquio Syndrome ... Plana Compression Fracture ... Abnormalities #Radiology #MSK ... Vertebrae #diseases #differential
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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Vascular Joint Pain - Differential ... Embolism (e.g. fractured ... Marfan's Syndrome ... Vascular #JointPain #MSK ... #Differential #
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
), compartment syndrome ... injury (LCL) • ED Management ... • Nonoperative managernent ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
all carpal bones should ... all carpal bones should ... dislocation • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
liver function tests ... of liver blood tests ... that should be ... presence of metabolic syndrome ... Liver #Enzymes #Differential
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... injury) • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK