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Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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onto outstretched hand ... variable gross wrist ... , acute carpal tunnel ... syndrome, soft ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... scapholunate space >3 ... onto outstretched hand ... box, pain with wrist ... #Sports #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
radial head (age 3) ... onto outstretched hand ... ), compartment syndrome ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain: • Fracture ... Sciatica • Tarsal tunnel ... Excessive training 1) ... Pallor-bruising 3) ... lower #extremity #msk
Live Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal POCUS

Young female patient, severe abdominal pain. +preg test. Pelvic exam followed
+preg test. ... (see below for diagnosis ... Live 12-week ruptured ... Pearls: #1 Confirm ... at the bedside #3
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
to Manifest: 1. ... sex • Metabolic syndrome ... knees, fingers, wrist ... cultureDiagnose ... not possible • Ultrasound
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
ASSOCIATED INJURIES: 1. ... Neurologic injuries 3. ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic ... Posterior #Injury #msk