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Sewing Needle stuck in patellar tendon on POCUS

A 30yo pt presents with 2d of knee pain.
Sewing Needle stuck ... patellar tendon on POCUS ... onto a sewing needle ... A splinter would ... patellar #tendon #POCUS
Resolution: this patient has a splinter. While foreign bodies tend to generally be hyperechoic, metallic foreign
patient has a splinter ... EUSmkh #Diagnosis #POCUS ... #Splinter #Versus ... #Needle #Comparison
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
the DIP joint needs ... Finger deformity caused ... immobilize • Splint ... : Extension splint
Causes of Urinary Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Transient - Easily reversible cause (DIAPPERS)
Causes of Urinary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Failure of urethral sphincter ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Mnemonic #Geriatrics
Suggested diagnostic algorithm for neonate with suspected esophageal atresia +/- tracheoesophageal fistula.

Image Source: De Virgilio, C.,
Suggested diagnostic algorithm ... Surgery: A case ... New York: Springer ... generalsurgery; #pediatrics
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Discoloration - Splinter ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
Is visual loss caused ... the optic nerve caused ... swelling with splinter ... Ophthalmology #Diagnosis #Algorithm