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Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Shoulder Pain - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm 4 tests ... after cross-arm test ... Shoulder #Pain #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #MSK
Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) and Interpretation

 • TSH, Free T4, Free T3
 • T3 Uptake
 •
Thyroid Function Tests ... Index (FTI) • Reverse ... Thyroid #Function #Tests ... laboratory #patterns #differential
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Attacks: Sudden, severe ... Positive Hallpike test ... or supine roll test ... Positive head impulse test ... Vertigo #Algorithm #differential
Scapholunate Ligament Rupture on POCUS

MSK Ultrasound of the scapholunate ligament. Dynamic exam of Scapholunate ligament rupture.
Ligament Rupture on POCUS ... MSK Ultrasound ... rupture. - squeeze test ... replace the clinical tests ... #pocus
Elevated Liver Function Tests (LFTs) - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Mild (<100-500): 
 • NAFLD
 • Cirrhosis
 •
Liver Function Tests ... (LFTs) - Differential ... Viral Hepatitis Severe ... Liver #Function #Tests ... #LFTs #Differential
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... whispered voice test ... 512 Hz) Weber Test ... Noise trauma ○ MS ... Hearing #Loss #Differential
Central Nervous System Pharmacology - Somatic and Autonomic Receptors
Somatic
 • Rocuronium -> Non-depolarizing (reversible competitive inhibitors)
levels of Ach (reversal ... Parasympathetic “Rest ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc
Causes of Orthopnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

 • Fear and Anxiety
 • Pleural Effusion
 • Ascites
of Orthopnea - Differential ... Pulmonary Edema • Severe ... CNS lesion: ALS, MS ... #Orthopnea #Differential
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Red Flags and Differential ... Pulsating, Mod-Severe ... Patient Prefers to Rest ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... Headaches #diagnosis #differential
Humeral Avulsion of the Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament (HAGL)
 • Imaging Findings:
 • Large defect of the
Differential diagnosis ... : • Reverse HAGL ... Ligament (GAGL): "Reverse ... Radiology #diagnosis #msk