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Stress Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Abnormal biomechanics, Repetitive impact activities
=> Repetitive subthreshold mechanical loading
=> Bone strain
=>
micro-damage exceeds ability ... StressFractures #msk ... #orthopedics #pathophysiology
Midcarpal Instability (MCI) of the Wrist

Intrinsic Midcarpal Instability
Usually affects young, hypermobile patients.
It is due to progressive
Midcarpal Instability ... Intrinsic Midcarpal Instability ... returns to its usual position ... MCI #Midcarpal #Instability ... #Wrist #msk #orthopedics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
flexion due to inability ... consult: No • Disposition ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Hydroxyapatite Deposition Disease (HADD) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Ovoid hypointense structures along the bursal surface
Disease (HADD) ... - MSK Radiology ... Disease is a broad ... • Treatment for ... Radiology #diagnosis #msk
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
Complications: • Inability ... FemoralHead #Fractures #msk ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... signs #symptoms #orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
lead to carpal instability ... dissociation) • Disposition ... follow-up with Orthopedics ... follow-up with PCP or orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
prophylactic antibiotic treatment ... angulation) • Disposition ... Discharge home with orthopedic ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Diagnosis and Treatment ... caused by the inability ... Then, ask 3 questions ... Treatment: Treatment ... vaptans (HF/liver disease
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
In a prone position ... Achilles tendon stability ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Positive Shrug Sign for Rotator Cuff Injury

The "Shrug Sign” is the inability to lift the arm
Shrug Sign” is the inability ... with rotator cuff disease ... clinical #video #msk ... #sports #orthopedics