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Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
bilateral rami fractures ... 2 - Rami fracture ... dislocation ... #Orthopedics #MSK ... #diagnosis #complications
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
Posterior hip dislocation ... • Anterior hip dislocation ... onto lateral hip Signs ... #msk #diagnosis ... pathophysiology #signs
Trendelenburg Gait: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Skeletal Pathology of the Hip
 • Arthritis
 • Congenital hip dysplasia
Trendelenburg Gait ... Greater Trochanter Fracture ... • Hip dislocation ... causes #symptoms #signs ... #diagnosis #msk
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Pathogenesis, clinical, and radiographic findings

Trauma, Fall on, outstretched arm, Overhead throwing => Abduction
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... joint => Force exceeds ... to glenoid -> Acute ... #Diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #msk
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
Growth Hormone Excess ... Acne • Coarse features ... tolerance • Weight gain ... Overproduction #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
warriors") • Acute ... rupture - Antalgic gait ... TendonRupture #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms ... pathophysiology #msk
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Pathogenesis and Joint diseases features
 • RA affects 1% of population, women >
Joint diseases features ... • Non-specific Acute-phase ... joint capsule exceeds ... Extra-articular signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis
Rickets and Osteomalacia: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Calcification inhibitors (excess exposure to A1, Fluoride, etidronate)
Calcification inhibitors (excess ... Bowed legs • Fractures ... manifesting often as gait ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Anorexia Nervosa: Complications
CARDIAC ABNORMALITIES
 - Functional: Low BP, Sinus bradycardia, prolonged QT interval
 - Structural: Reduced
increased risk of fracture ... - Lethargy or Excess ... highest mortality rates ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms