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TISSUE APPEARANCES ON 
MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND 

Bone:
 
Bone is represented as a very bright structure and appears
fascicles along with linear ... tendons as seen ... of hypoechoic spots ... in a transverse/short ... MUSCULOSKELETAL #MSK
Yergason's Test on Physical Exam
Yergason's test for biceps tendon pathology testing stability of the tendon within
test for biceps tendon ... stability of the tendon ... indicating biceps tendon ... clinical #video #msk ... #sports
Pathyophysiology - hyperglycemic crises in patients with diabetes 
Key signs/symptoms of HHS/DKA:
Both: Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss,
hypotension) DKA: Short ... seizure) #Pathophys #EM ... #IM #Endo #DKA
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
terminal extensor tendon ... tender DIP joint ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Ask about precipitating ... causes of syncope and ... #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 ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
onto outstretched hand ... Exam: tenderness and ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Test for Achilles Tendon ... squeeze the calf and ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics ... #sports
Complete achilles tendon rupture on POCUS

Patient with posterior ankle pain playing sports. Complete achilles tendon rupture.
Complete achilles tendon ... ankle pain playing sports ... separate proximal and ... distorted echotexture and ... Complete #clinical #msk