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Pathyophysiology - hyperglycemic crises in patients with diabetes 
Key signs/symptoms of HHS/DKA:
Both: Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss,
seizure) #Pathophys #EM ... #IM #Endo #DKA
Causes of Hypocalcemia #Diagnosis #EM #IM #Endo #Hypocalcemia #Differential #Algorithm #PTH #Drugs #Ddxof
Hypocalcemia #Diagnosis #EM ... #IM #Endo #Hypocalcemia
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
terminal extensor tendon ... Exam: Swollen and tender ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
TISSUE APPEARANCES ON 
MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND 

Bone:
 
Bone is represented as a very bright structure and appears
fascicles along with linear ... Tendon: Normal ... tendons as seen ... fibrils of the tendon ... MUSCULOSKELETAL #MSK
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Ask about precipitating ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... Neuro #IM #Sycope
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
of the extensor tendons ... of the extensor tendons ... of the extensor tendon ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
the Achilles’ tendon ... complete Achilles tendon ... hanging off the end ... Achilles tendon ... physicalexam #surgery #msk
Complete achilles tendon rupture on POCUS

Patient with posterior ankle pain playing sports. Complete achilles tendon rupture.
Complete achilles tendon ... Complete achilles tendon ... proximal and distal ends ... ends MH_EMUltrasound ... Complete #clinical #msk
Management of type 2 diabetes in adults: summary of updated NICE guidance #Management #IM #PrimaryCare #Endo
guidance #Management #IM ... #PrimaryCare #Endo
Achilles tendon rupture on POCUS

Adhikari's Image of the Wk: Achilles tendon rupture. Look for disruption of
Achilles tendon ... the Wk: Achilles tendon ... axis w/retracted ends ... #Achilles #tendon ... ultrasound #clinical #msk