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Published	01/30/2024	Ottawa rules for ankles: X-ray ifInability to {{c1::bear weight}}ANDPain over posterior edge of distal 6cm of {{c2::malleoli}}ORPain over {{c3::navicu…
Published	01/30/2024	Pittsburgh rule for knees: X-ray if{{c1::Blunt trauma}} or {{c1::fall}} as MOIANDAge <{{c2::12}} and >{{c2::50}}ORInability to walk {{c3::4}} we…
Published	01/30/2024	{{c1::Joints}} are {{c2::sprained::sprained/strained}}, {{c1::muscles}} are {{c2::strained::sprained/strained}}
Published	01/30/2024	{{c1::Swelling/edema}} is fluid in body tissues{{c1::Effusion}} is fluid in a joint
Published	01/30/2024	{{c1::High ankle sprains}} are injuries to the ligaments that connect the distal {{c2::tibia}} and {{c2::fibula}} ({{c3::syndesmosis}})
Published	01/30/2024	Example of {{c1::ACL tear}}
Published	01/30/2024	Meniscus tears are typically caused by {{c1::rotational}} movements on knee{{c2::MRI}} used for diagnosis
Published	01/30/2024	Patellofemoral pain syndrome:{{c2::Increased Q}} angleMay have {{c1::hyper}}mobilityUsually no effusion
Published	01/30/2024	Patellofemoral pain syndrome treatment:RICE{{c2::Quad/hamstring}} strengthening{{c1::Core}} strengtheningCorrecting {{c3::alignment}}
Published	01/30/2024	A positive empty can test, Neer test, and Hawkin's test can indicate {{c1::rotator cuff impingement}}
Published	01/30/2024	The most common muscle injured in the rotator cuff is the {{c1::supraspinatus}}
Published	01/30/2024	Rotator cuff impingement and tear:{{c1::MRI}} used for diagnosis
Published	01/30/2024	A positive {{c2::drop arm}} test with weakness indicates a {{c1::rotator cuff tear}}
Published	01/30/2024	Mechanical low back pain treatment:Prescribe {{c1::NSAIDs}}{{c2::Rehab exercises}} for flexibility and core strengthening
Published	01/30/2024	Host factors that can cause osteomyelitis:Impaired {{c1::immune system}}{{c2::Diabetes mellitus}}{{c3::Vascular}} disease{{c4::Behavioral}} factors
Published	01/30/2024	Example of {{c1::charcot foot}}. Indicates {{c2::osteomyelitis}}
Published	01/30/2024	Most common site of hematogenous osteomyelitis in adults is the {{c1::vertebrae}}
Published	01/30/2024	Sickle cell disease patients are predisposed to {{c2::osteomyelitis}}, primarily caused by {{c1::Salmonella}} infection
Published	01/30/2024	Gram-negative rods are indicative of {{c1::Salmonella::bacteria}}
Published	01/30/2024	Diagnosis of osteomyelitis:Gold standard is {{c2::bacterial growth}} on {{c1::bone biopsy}} with compatible inflammation on {{c1::histology}}{{c3::MRI…
Published	01/30/2024	Septic arthritis is infection of the {{c1::joint space}}
Published	01/30/2024	Septic arthritis clinical signs:{{c1::Fevers}}, {{c1::chills}}, and {{c1::rigors}} (constitutional symptoms)Progressive {{c2::pain}}, {{c2::erythema}}…
Published	01/30/2024	In septic arthritis, synovial fluid is {{c1::turbid/cloudy}}
Published	01/30/2024	Septic arthritis after sexual exposure can be caused by {{c1::Neisseria gonorrhoeae}}
Published	01/30/2024	Gram-negative dots indicate {{c1::Neisseria}} infection
Published	01/30/2024	Septic arthritis requires immediate surgical intervention, such as a {{c1::washout}}. Also will require {{c2::antibiotics::medication}}
Published	01/30/2024	{{c1::MRI}} is imaging modality of choice for osteomyelitis and septic arthritis
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