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Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Orthopedic Essentials ... spinal deformity or neurologic ... Bilateral facet joints ... Classification #Orthopedics ... #diagnosis #localization
Spinal Cord Injury by Nerve Root Levels
Spinal Root	Sensory	Motor	Reflex
C4	Acromioclavicular Joint	Respiration	None
C5	Radial Antecubital Fossa	Elbow Flexion	Biceps Reflex
C6	Dorsal Thumb	Wrist Extension	Brachioradialis Reflex
C7	Dorsal
Spinal Cord Injury ... Acromioclavicular Joint ... Elbow Flexion Biceps ... NerveRoots #Levels #differential ... #diagnosis #Neurology
Webber Ankle Injury Classification

A: In a Supination-Adduction injury the fibula breaks first, with a fracture below
are broken the joint ... is tear. ... Because a deltoid ligament ... and easy way to differentiate ... #Diagnosis #Orthopedics
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
Adjacent bursa • Tendon ... • Ligament ... e.g., meniscal tears ... approach #workup #differential ... #diagnosis #arthritis
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • The iliotibial band (ITB) is thickened with
thickened with no tear ... Differential diagnosis ... Lateral collateral ligament ... complex injury: ... within lateral ligaments
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
(25%) TEST FOR: ... hip and ankle joints ... drawers, and special ligament ... >> LINK TO ACL TEARS ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic
Transient Patellar Dislocation - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Hyperintense marrow edema of the anterolateral femoral condyle
patellofemoral ligament ... shortest patellar tendon ... of the knee ... Differential diagnosis ... Tear: Can be seen
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... Reflexes: • Deep tendon ... If ok with ICU team ... #PhysicalExam #neurology