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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... of a fracture does ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... • Colles (90% "dinner ... reduction using finger ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Rotational Finger Deformity After Fracture

The fracture was treated with conservative treatment.  Small rotational deviations can
Rotational Finger ... Deformity After Fracture ... The fracture ... Note the significant ... #physicalexam #msk
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
BENNETT FRACTURE ... Bennett fracture ... place, whereas the longer ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... tendon), mallet finger ... reduction • Splint: Finger ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dorsally and no longer ... injuries: Carpal fracture ... radial styloid fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Finger Fracture on POCUS 

50yo female presents with 5th finger pain after her dog pulled on
Finger Fracture ... on POCUS 50yo ... presents with 5th finger ... #Finger #Fracture ... #ultrasound #MSK
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
try a different mask ... device with "ramp" feature ... Dry, stuffy nose ... day, try ramp feature ... noise → check air filter
Flexor Tenosynovitis on POCUS

Index finger including flexor tendon being viewed.  Note small fluid around the
Tenosynovitis on POCUS ... Index finger ... Note small fluid ... Tenosynovitis #POCUS ... #MSK #clinical
5th Metatarsal Fracture on POCUS

A patient presents with toe pain. Which of the following should be
5th Metatarsal Fracture ... on POCUS A patient ... Note the reverberation ... #POCUS #Foot #clinical ... #ultrasound #MSK