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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Musculoskeletal Manifestations

 • Immune Complex Deposition
    - Arthralgia, Arthritis
Manifestations • Immune Complex ... Erythematosus #SLE #MSK ... Complications #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms
Radiculopathy: Signs and Symptoms
 • Back/Neck Pain
 • Decr Range of motion
 • Abnormal posturing
 •
Radiculopathy: Signs ... pain Lasegue's sign ... Radiculopathy #MSK ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #pathophysiology
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

 • Paresthesia of 5th and medial half of 4th
test • + Tinel sign ... • + Froment's sign ... Syndrome #Diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #msk
Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Pars interarticularis stress fracture (spondylolysis) - most frequently in the
XR — scotty dog sign ... Spondylolisthesis #MSK ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms
Stress Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Abnormal biomechanics, Repetitive impact activities
=> Repetitive subthreshold mechanical loading
=> Bone strain
=>
StressFractures #msk ... #orthopedics #pathophysiology ... #symptoms #signs
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
vascular event -> Complete ... > Often mimics complete ... Syndromes #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #msk #orthopedics
Patellofemoral Syndrome - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Knee Pain with possible symptoms of 'catching'
Patellofemoral #Syndrome #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #msk
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
DIAGNOSTICS Paracentesis ... Treat if other signs ... • Early (<12h) paracentesis ... Day 3 repeat paracentesis ... fluoroquinolone to complete
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
= no fracture, complex ... can't make A-OK sign ... and reduction; Complex ... simple; Yes, if complex ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
onto lateral hip Signs ... FemoralHead #Fractures #msk ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms