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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 ... A splinter would ... patellar #tendon #POCUS ... clinical #ultrasound #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
the DIP joint needs ... immobilize • Splint ... : Extension splint ... #Orthopedics #MSK
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
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
patient still needs ... a thumb spica splint ... immobilize • Splint ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
An Algorithm for ... active seizures is algorithmic ... and bag-valve mask ... if needed) and ... The focus is on
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
reduction • Splint ... ill ultimately need ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
lacerations (if present, need ... control, reduce if needed ... hard object) • Splint ... #Orthopedics #MSK
5th Metatarsal Fracture on POCUS

A patient presents with toe pain. Which of the following should be
Metatarsal Fracture on POCUS ... Resolution: Splint ... Metatarsal #Fracture #POCUS ... clinical #ultrasound #MSK
Finger Fracture on POCUS 

50yo female presents with 5th finger pain after her dog pulled on
Finger Fracture on POCUS ... Resolution: Splint ... If pocus confirmed ... Instead, shared pocus ... clinical #ultrasound #MSK