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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
be clinically assessed ... : Hyperflexion injury ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and PIP joints ... Hyperextension injury ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Low Ankle Sprain: Pathomechanics and Clinical Findings

Grading Ligament Sprains
l: Minimal ligament disruption, mild swelling & tenderness,
Clinical Findings ... to detectable joint ... LowAnkleSprain #Sports #MSK ... #orthopedics #Grading ... Grades #Diagnosis #pathophysiology
Positive Varus Stress Test in LCL Injury

Interesting knee injury in a young basketball player who landed
repair of the ligament ... complete rupture and ... #Positive #Clinical ... PhysicalExam #Sports #Orthopedics ... #msk
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Pathogenesis, clinical, and radiographic findings

Trauma, Fall on, outstretched arm, Overhead throwing => Abduction
Pathogenesis, clinical ... and joint capsule ... on axillary x-ray ... signs #symptoms #msk ... #orthopedics #pathophysiology
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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onto outstretched hand ... lunotriquetral ligament ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
clinical findings ... Avulsion or shearing injury ... -> Ligaments tear ... FemoralHead #Fractures #msk ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
review alignment ... onto outstretched hand ... distal radioulnar joint ... Fracture #Elbow #Radiology ... #MSK
Psoriatic Arthritis: Pathogenesis and Clinical findings

In tendons and connective tissues:
 • Enthesitis  - Pain/tenderness over
Clinical findings ... tenderness over ligament ... destructive) • X-ray ... of IP joints ... PsoriaticArthritis #pathophysiology
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... onto outstretched hand ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK