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Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Pars interarticularis stress fracture (spondylolysis) - most frequently in the
interarticularis stress ... slippage of vertebral body ... XR — scotty dog sign ... Spondylolisthesis #MSK ... pathophysiology #signs
Stress Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Abnormal biomechanics, Repetitive impact activities
=> Repetitive subthreshold mechanical loading
=> Bone strain
=>
Stress Fracture: ... mechanical loading => Bone ... strain => Bone ... StressFractures #msk ... pathophysiology #symptoms #signs
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay -
different types of bone ... blade of grass sign ... island • Stress ... Chondrosarcoma • Stress ... Radiology #XRay #msk
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay
Age <
different types of bone ... blade of grass sign ... island • Stress ... Chondrosarcoma • Stress ... Radiology #XRay #MSK
Bone Tumor Location within the Skeleton

Epiphysis: 
Only a few lesions are located in the epiphysis, so
Bone Tumor Location ... In older patients ... #Bone #Tumor #Location ... Epiphysis #Radiology #MSK ... #Differential #Bony
Chronic Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Intra-Articular
 - Bone
     • Stress
Intra-Articular - Bone ... • Stress ... Ganglion Cyst - Bone ... • Stress ... Intraarticular #MSK
Anterior Interosseous Peripheral Nerve Injury 

Manifested as the inability to make the OK sign.

by Dr. Boby
to make the OK sign ... Boby Varkey Maramattom ... Peripheral #Injury #OK #Sign ... #physicalexam #msk
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
try a different mask ... first, then try straps ... irritation, pressure sores ... → adjust straps ... noise → check air filter
1 Minute Neuro Hand Examination - "Check your Six" Mnemonic

A simple way to test the peripheral
Ask your patient ... 1) A 3 finger boy ... /ulnar) 2) OK sign ... Scissors (Ulnar)" 6) Sign ... Boby Varkey Maramattom
Proximal aorta transverse view caudal to Figure 3. Note inferior vena cava (ivc), aorta (ao), anterior
cortex of vertebral body ... “clock mantle” sign ... Clinical #Radiology #POCUS ... #ClockMantle #Sign