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Low Ankle Sprain: Pathomechanics and Clinical Findings

Grading Ligament Sprains
l: Minimal ligament disruption, mild swelling & tenderness,
to detectable joint ... LowAnkleSprain #Sports #MSK ... #orthopedics #Grading ... #Grades #Diagnosis ... #pathophysiology
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... most common major joint ... can't make A-OK sign ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
anterior sail sign ... distal radioulnar joint ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
Avulsion or shearing injury ... Signs/Symptoms ... FemoralHead #Fractures #msk ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #orthopedics
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
posterior through Sl joint ... Classification #Grades #Grading ... #Orthopedics #MSK ... #diagnosis #complications ... #pathophysiology
Compartment Syndrome Pearls
A vicious cycle of increased pressure within a facial compartment leading to compression of
facial compartment leading ... Pathophysiology: ... light touch + 2 point ... PAIN is key, the rest ... are late signs.
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... Presentation: Injury ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... • Bilateral signs ... negative, MOG-IgG test
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
(25%) TEST FOR: ... Check hip and ankle ... joints for associated ... special ligament/meniscus ... #msk #clinical