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Type I Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings Definition: Production of lgE Antibodies that bind to harmless allergens
degranulation, leading ... to an allergic ... Sensitization" to Allergen ... Initial exposure to allergen ... after clearance of allergen
Low Ankle Sprain: Pathomechanics and Clinical Findings Grading Ligament Sprains l: Minimal ligament disruption, mild swelling & tenderness,
Clinical Findings Grading ... ligament substance leading ... ligament substance leading ... LowAnkleSprain #Sports #MSK ... #orthopedics #Grading
Stress Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings Abnormal biomechanics, Repetitive impact activities => Repetitive subthreshold mechanical loading => Bone strain =>
subthreshold mechanical loading ... from continued loading ... StressFractures #msk
Hypersensitivity: Definitions • Type I - Production of lgE Abs that bind to harmless allergens and
degranulation, leading ... to an allergic ... antigen-surface complex, leading ... to an allergic ... immune reaction, leading
Patellofemoral Syndrome - Pathogenesis and clinical findings • Anterior Knee Pain with possible symptoms of 'catching'
pain • Palpable grinding ... signs #symptoms #msk
Disc Herniations - Pathogenesis and Complications • 90% of Lumbar disc herniations happen at L4/5 and L5/S1 •
-> Mechanical loading ... complications #msk
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
Classification #Grades #Grading ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Diabetic Retinopathy: Pathogenesis and clinical findings Mild Non-proliferative DR • Outpouchings of the weakened capillary walls or
ischemia -> Venous beading ... Retinopathy #Diabetes #ophthalmology
Acute Closed Angle Glaucoma: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings OPHTHALMIC EMERGENCY: Early detection is essential, but most patients
Increased pressure gradient ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology
Retinopathy of Prematurity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings Increased metabolic demand of growing eye -> Excessive VEGF production ->
metabolic demand of growing ... branching of vessels leading ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology
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