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Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
mimics complete • Central ... #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... may be present Central ... No auditory symptoms ... Long symptom-free ... #differential #diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury ... : Simple, pain control ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Low Ankle Sprain: Pathomechanics and Clinical Findings

Grading Ligament Sprains
l: Minimal ligament disruption, mild swelling & tenderness,
(uncommonly injured ... LowAnkleSprain #Sports ... #MSK #orthopedics ... Grading #Grades #Diagnosis ... #pathophysiology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Peripheral and Central ... vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived ... CENTRAL VERTIGO ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
Avulsion or shearing injury ... Fractures #msk #diagnosis ... #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
, median nerve injury ... Management: Pain control ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... • Due to injury ... Management: Pain control ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Classification of PCL Iniuries
 • Partial: Translation <
Ligament (PCL) Injury ... Some sort of end ... PCL: The PCL is injured ... #MSK #Sports #pathophysiology ... classification #diagnosis
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Peripheral and Central ... labyrinthitis) CENTRAL ... #Vertigo #diagnosis ... findings #signs #symptoms ... #comparison #neurology