Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
function of the DIP ... ED Management: Pain ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Abdominal Pain - Differential Diagnosis According to Localization of Abdominal Pain 

Abdominal pain can originate from
Abdominal Pain - ... Differential Diagnosis ... When diagnosing ... conditions in his ... (Table 2).
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and PIP joints ... fingertip) β€’ Exam: Pain ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Causes of Bone/Joint Pain in Sickle Cell Disease
Vaso-occlusive pain:
 β€’ Mechanism: ischemic pain
 β€’ Can present
of Bone/Joint Pain ... Vaso-occlusive pain ... predispose to other orthopedic ... common sites: hip ... #differential #diagnosis
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 β€’ Fall on the
Orthopedic Dislocations ... ) - Diagnosis and ... other end of the table ... axis of femur #Orthopedics ... #Diagnosis #Management
Septic Arthritis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical Exam: hot, swollen, pain with passive AND active ROM
hot, swollen, pain ... Treatment: admission ... parenteral Abx, Orthopedics ... Ceftriaxone β€’ HIV ... patient admitted for treatment
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... inactivates GLP-1 and GIP ... Januvia) - Once/day tablet ... Toxicities: β€’ Joint pains ... DPP4 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology
What is the difference between ischemic colitis and mesenteric ischemia?
A common misnomer. Mesenteric ischemia and ischemic
scripts and initial treatment ... onset β€’ Abd pain ... β€’ Moderate abd pain ... #differences #diagnosis ... #table
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember β€œMUGR” to recall where
ED Management: Pain ... β€’ If stable ... DC with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 β€’ An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... tibia/fibula) and hip ... β€’ Diagnosis: ... - Intense pain ... days, the local pain