key concepts

Cards (6)

  • Osteomyelitis: MRI is the imaging modality of choice
  • Dupuytren's contracture can be a side effect of phenytoin treatment
  • Alcoholic neuropathy predisposes to the development of a Charcot joint 
  • Twisting knee injury - possible meniscal tear - positive McMurray's test
  • Wrist splinting is a particularly useful and effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy, as symptoms may settle following delivery. This keeps the wrist in a neutral position and relieves pressure on the median nerve.
  • The history of a 'popping' sound followed by pain, inability to continue with the activity and swelling points towards an ACL injury.