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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
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
sliding/barcode sign ... Consolidations - "Shred" sign ... Acute Respiratory Distress ... submassive PE) POCUS ... #Lung #POCUS #ultrasound
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
first, then try straps ... irritation, pressure sores ... → adjust straps ... noise → check air filter ... management #problems #pulmonary
Differential Diagnosis of Wheezing
 • Extrathoracic (wheezing Is typically inspiratory): Anaphylaxis, Vocal cord pathology, Laryngeal stenosis,
Laryngeal stenosis, Goiter ... Aspiration, Foreign body ... Ascaris), Churg-Strauss ... Diagnosis #Causes #pulmonary
Focal Periphyseal Edema (FOPE lesion) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Arrows identifying the characteristic edema-like signal
FOPE lesion) - MSK ... physeal fusion and bone ... increased local stress ... diagnosis: • Salter ... • Bone contusion
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... to determine if stress ... days before Pulmonary ... lung issues • Older
Cool echo - RV strain, McConnell sign, and CLOT IN TRANSIT!! BP is normal and pt
strain, McConnell sign ... and pt not in distress ... #Clinical #POCUS ... A4C #McConnells #Sign ... #Pulmonary #Embolism