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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
joint dislocations ... • PIP joints are ... and PIP joints ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
and clinical findings ... Thompson calf squeeze test ... TendonRupture #diagnosis ... pathophysiology #msk ... #orthopedics
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Pathogenesis, clinical, and radiographic findings

Trauma, Fall on, outstretched arm, Overhead throwing => Abduction
Pathogenesis, clinical ... strength of muscle, tendon ... #Diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #msk ... #orthopedics #pathophysiology
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
be clinically assessed ... tender DIP joint ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Biceps Tendon Rupture and Hematoma on Point or Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Anticoagulated guy bruises to arm and
Biceps Tendon Rupture ... Point or Care Ultrasound ... Biceps tendon rupture ... #clinical #MSK ... #Sports
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
squeeze the calf and ... rupture. ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics ... #sports
Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
 •
JointHip Dysplasia ... Patella (e.g., Tendon ... Rupture, Dislocation ... Deformity #Limp #MSK ... #Algorithm #Orthopedics
Positive Varus Stress Test in LCL Injury

Interesting knee injury in a young basketball player who landed
Positive Varus Stress Test ... Injury #Positive #Clinical ... #PhysicalExam #Sports ... #Orthopedics #Knee ... collateral #ligament #msk
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Septic Arthritis on POCUS

IVDU with severe left shoulder pain.  Can fully range
Tender on top of ... Diagnosis? ... AC joint septic ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #MSK
Greater Trochanteric Bursa Injection 

Usually roll patient on side, find the most tender spot, approximately an
find the most tender ... an extended hand ... joint. ... Bursa #Injection #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics