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Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
cyclist) - APC Grade ... 2.5cm - APC Grade ... ligaments - APC Grade ... auto) - LC Grade ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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paresthetica • Symptoms ... 3-6 months of symptom ... sensory nerve, thus symptoms ... mass Sensory Symptoms ... MeralgiaParesthetica #MSK
Graves’ Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
B & T lymphocyte mediated autoimmunity attack TSH receptor -> Continuous
Graves’ Disease: ... etiology Signs/Symptoms ... endocrinology #symptoms
Myelopathy - Injury to the entire spinal cord - Signs and Symptoms
 • Ataxia (early sign)
cord - Signs and Symptoms ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms ... #msk
Patellofemoral Syndrome - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Knee Pain with possible symptoms of 'catching'
with possible symptoms ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms ... #msk
Stress Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Abnormal biomechanics, Repetitive impact activities
=> Repetitive subthreshold mechanical loading
=> Bone strain
=>
StressFractures #msk ... pathophysiology #symptoms
Low Ankle Sprain: Pathomechanics and Clinical Findings

Grading Ligament Sprains
l: Minimal ligament disruption, mild swelling & tenderness,
LowAnkleSprain #Sports #MSK ... orthopedics #Grading #Grades
Prader-Willi Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Maternal uniparental disomy: inheriting 2 copies of maternal chromosome
Prader-Willi Syndrome ... hypothalamus =>Prader-Willi ... Syndrome Signs/Symptoms
Acute Otitis Media: Complications
Infection and inflammation of the middle ear
 - Prolonged obstruction of e. tube
severe Signs/Symptoms ... abscess • High grade ... Otalgia (Ear Pain) fades ... pathophysiology #symptoms
Radiculopathy: Signs and Symptoms
 • Back/Neck Pain
 • Decr Range of motion
 • Abnormal posturing
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Radiculopathy: Signs and Symptoms ... Radiculopathy #MSK ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms