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Subtrochanteric Femur Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Subtrochanteric region spans 5 cm distally from the
and clinical findings ... Causes: • Major trauma ... ( e.g. fall from ... suppresses bone ... #orthopedics #diagnosis
Osteoarthritis (OA): X-ray features 
 - Joint space narrowing (least specific)
 - Subchondral Cysts (pockets of
features - Joint ... Osteoarthritis #OA #Xray ... #radiology #diagnosis ... #findings #Clinical ... #knee
Rib Fracture on POCUS

There is an interruption in the continuity of this bone (rib), indicated by
POCUS There is ... continuity of this bone ... to X-ray in diagnosing ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #msk
Anatomy of the Knee X-ray - AP projection. ⁣⁣
It’s important to be able to identify the
Anatomy of the Knee ... margin of the femur ... #xray #clinical ... #ap #radiology ... #msk #orthopedics
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... deformity of hip and knee ... exsanguinating pelvic trauma ... bones of extremities ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics
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 ... disruption (may be bony ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Radius Fracture on POCUS
Great example of the use of POCUS to diagnose a fracture of a
to diagnose a fracture ... of a long bone ... Could also do X-ray ... #POCUS #clinical ... #bone #msk #orthopedics
Adrenal hematoma/hemorrhage on FAST exam

Adult male with RUQ/side pain after MVC. Transient prehospital hypotension.  Has
Has femur fracture ... FAST exam done. ... Diagnosis/differential ... FAST #Positive #trauma ... #clinical #ultrasound
Hemopericardium on POCUS Echocardiogram - Subcostal View

Valentine's day.  Shot through the heart--but not by Cupid.
FAST exam done. ... Diagnosis? ... Echocardiogram #S4C #clinical ... #cardiology #ultrasound ... Pericardial #Effusion #Trauma
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
diagnosis; the ... Be wary of the bone ... completely replace x-ray ... POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #trauma