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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and PIP joints ... Complications include swan neck ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Mastoiditis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Acute or Chronic Otitis Media -> 
Stage 1: Hyperemeia of the mastoid
Obstructed ET= rupture ... Erythema, fluctuant, tender ... aspect of mastoid tip ... Bezold abscess (Neck ... signs #symptoms #diagnosis
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

1) Chronicity
2) Inflammatory vs Non-Inflammatory
3) Number of Joints Involved

1) Chronicity:
to Joint Pain - Diagnostic ... warm, swollen, tender ... for cell count, culture ... - parvovirus, HIV ... approach #workup #differential
Extra-articular and Other Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Eyes
  • Iritis or uveitis - Spondyloarthropathies, Sarcoidosis,
Inflammation of ear ... Musculoskeletal System Tender ... swan-neck deformities ... #joint #pain #differential ... #diagnosis #rheumatology