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- 14:14, 13 September 2024 Urinary storage and voiding dysfunction (hist | edit) [4,787 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="neurology" /><section begin="urology" />Both urological and neurological problems can cause dysfunction of urinary storage or voiding, causing lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). == Anatomy == * The lower urinary tract involves bladder, urethra, and external urethral sphincter * Has two functions ** Symptom-free storage of urine which is constantly draining from the kidneys ** Periodical, voluntary, unobstructed, and complete voiding of stored urine...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 13:54, 13 September 2024 A4. Symptoms related to the act of urination and quantitative changes of the urine (hist | edit) [198 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Lower urinary tract symptoms = {{#lst:Lower urinary tract symptoms|urology}} = Quantitative changes of the urine = {{#lst:Quantitative changes of the urine|urology}} Category:Urology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 13:52, 13 September 2024 Quantitative changes of urine (hist | edit) [993 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="urology" />One normally produces 500 - 2500 mL of urine per day. In case of pathology, the amount may be increased or decreased. '''Polyuria''' refers to pathologically increased amount of urine (> 2500 mL/day) or > 50 mL per kg of bodyweight per hour. It's a relatively rare finding. '''Oliguria''' refers to decreased amount of urine (100 - 500 mL/day) or < 20 mL/hour or < 0.5 mL per kg of bodyweight per hour. '''Anuria''' refers to having < 100 mL of...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 13:42, 13 September 2024 Lower urinary tract symptoms (hist | edit) [1,206 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="urology" />'''Lower urinary tract symptoms''' (LUTS) refers to symptoms related to the act of urination. They include voiding symptoms and storage symptoms. LUTS are classically caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia. Treatment of the underlying cause alleviates the symptoms. == Etiology == * BPH (most common) * Lower urinary tract infection == Clinical features == We distinguish two types of LUTS, voiding symptoms (also called obstructive...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 13:31, 13 September 2024 A3. Urologic laboratory examination. Urinalysis and urine culture (hist | edit) [126 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Urine culture = {{#lst:Urine culture|urology}} = Urinalysis = {{#lst:Urinalysis|urology}} Category:Urology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 13:30, 13 September 2024 Urine culture (hist | edit) [433 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="urology" />'''Urine culture''' refers to sending a urine sample for a bacterial culture. This gives the name of the causative bacteria as well as any antibiotic resistance. Urine culture is recommended to perform in all cases of pyelonephritis and most cases of lower urinary tract infection. It takes a few days to recieve the results. <section end="urology" /> Category:Urology Category:Microbiology") Tag: Visual edit
- 13:20, 13 September 2024 A2. Symptoms of disorders of the genitourinary tract and differential diagnosis (hist | edit) [87 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Symptoms of the genitourinary tract|urology}} Category:Urology (POTE course)")
- 13:19, 13 September 2024 Symptoms of the genitourinary tract (hist | edit) [1,949 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="urology" />* Urologic symptoms are generally ** Pain, discomfort ** Alterations of urination ** Changes in the gross appearance of the urine ** Abnormal appearance or function of external genitalia * Primary urologic diseases can manifest as <abbr>GI</abbr> problems * Systemic manifestations ** Fever *** Acute pyelonephritis, prostatitis, RCC *** Chronic pyelonephritis does not cause fever ** Weight loss *** Advanced stages of cancer * Pain ** Can be felt...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 13:18, 13 September 2024 A1. Physical examination of the genitourinary tract (hist | edit) [100 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst: Physical examination of the genitourinary tract|urology}} Category:Urology (POTE course)")
- 13:18, 13 September 2024 Physical examination of the genitourinary tract (hist | edit) [2,275 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="urology" />* Kidney ** Inspection *** Oedema -> inflammation *** Mass if it’s very large ** Palpation *** Bimanual kidney palpation/ballotation method *** Mass if it’s very large or thin patient ** Percussion *** Painful -> pyelonephritis or stones (inflammation or obstruction) ** Auscultation *** Bruit in area of costovertebral angle -> renal artery stenosis * Urinary bladder ** Palpation *** Palpable if 150 mL urine **** Palpable with less urine in...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 08:50, 13 September 2024 A14. Injuries of the abdomen. (hist | edit) [195 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Blunt abdominal trauma = {{#lst:Blunt abdominal trauma|traumatology}} = Penetrating abdominal trauma = {{#lst:Penetrating abdominal trauma|traumatology}} Category:Traumatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 08:44, 13 September 2024 A2. Wound types. Principles of wound care. Soft tissue defects and reconstructive surgery. (hist | edit) [67 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Wound|traumatology}} Category:Traumatology (POTE course)")
- 08:42, 13 September 2024 B12. Carpal and metacarpal injuries. Basic principles of immobilization of the hand. (hist | edit) [163 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Carpal injuries = {{#lst:Carpal injuries|traumatology}} = Metacarpal injuries = {{#lst:Metacarpal injuries|traumatology}} Category:Traumatology (POTE course)")
- 08:42, 13 September 2024 B15. Treatment of the septic hand. (hist | edit) [77 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Hand infections|traumatology}} Category:Traumatology (POTE course)")
- 08:41, 13 September 2024 Hand infections (hist | edit) [2,449 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />'''Septic (infective) conditions of the hand''' are rare but severe conditions. There’s always a form of trauma in the background, as well as some predisposing factors like malnutrition, immunodeficiency, diabetes, alcoholism, etc. Treatment depends on the specific condition but often involves source control like incision and drainage, as well as antibiotics. == Paronychia == Paronychia is an infection of the soft t...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 08:38, 13 September 2024 B14. Tendon injuries of the hand. (hist | edit) [82 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Hand tendon injuries|traumatology}} Category:Traumatology (POTE course)")
- 08:38, 13 September 2024 Hand tendon injuries (hist | edit) [3,430 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />'''Tendon injuries of the hand''' are usually traumatic. They’re classified into injuries of the flexor and extensor tendons, and into five and eight zones, respectively. There is loss of active flexion or extension of the affected finger. Treatment is usually surgical repair. There may be concomitant neurovascular injury. We can distinguish injury of flexor tendons and extensor tendons. Flexor tendon injuries are those which affect the...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 08:35, 13 September 2024 B13. Nerve injuries of the hand. Immediate and delayed nerve repair. (hist | edit) [180 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Nerve injuries of the hand = {{#lst:Nerve injuries of the hand|traumatology}} = Surgical nerve repair = {{#lst:Nerve repair|traumatology}} Category:Traumatology (POTE course)")
- 08:34, 13 September 2024 Nerve repair (hist | edit) [1,436 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />After traumatic nerve injury, for example of the hand, '''surgical nerve repair''' is often indicated. However, immediate repair is not always appropriate; in many cases, delaying the repair a few weeks or months may be better. However, nerve repair should not be delayed more than six months, as beyond that time irreversible changes occur. Surgical nerve repair is indicated for neurotmesis and visibly damage...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 08:33, 13 September 2024 Nerve injuries of the hand (hist | edit) [2,212 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />Nerve injuries are classified according to severity. From least to most severe they’re neuropraxia (focal demyelination), axonotmesis (axon cut), and neurotmesis (nerve cut). Tinel sign may be positive. Radial nerve palsy causes drop hand, while ulnar nerve palsy causes claw hand. Diagnosis involves neurological examination, EMG, and ENG. == Etiology == Nerve injuries of the hand may be primary or secondary: * Primary ** Trauma to nerv...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 08:29, 13 September 2024 Metacarpal injuries (hist | edit) [1,969 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />There are multiple named injuries of the metacarpal bones: '''Bennet fracture''' is a partial intraarticular fracture of the base of the 1st metacarpal. Rolando fracture is a comminuted intraarticular fracture of the 1st metacarpal. They’re due to axial force on the thumb. Treatment is surgical. '''Rolando fracture''' is a comminuted intraarticular fracture of the 1st metacarpal (multiple bone fragments). '''Gamekeeper’s thumb''' is...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 08:27, 13 September 2024 Carpal injuries (hist | edit) [2,304 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />The most commonly injured carpal bone is the scaphoid. '''Scaphoid fractures''' are common, especially in young. They occur due to fall on outstretched hand, and are classified according to Herbert. Symptoms include swelling, pain, and tenderness of the anatomical snuffbox. These fractures are not always visible on x-ray acutely, and so conservative treatment is usually performed despite x-ray evidence if the clinical suspicion is high, to...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 08:25, 13 September 2024 B11. Forearm fractures. Distal radius fractures. (hist | edit) [173 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Forearm fractures = {{#lst:Forearm fracture|traumatology}} = Distal radius fractures = {{#lst:Distal radius fracture|traumatology}} Category:Traumatology (POTE course)")
- 08:24, 13 September 2024 Distal radius fracture (hist | edit) [1,453 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />'''Distal radius fractures''' are common fractures, especially of the elderly. They occur due to fall on outstretched arm. Colles fracture is an extraarticular fracture with dorsal angulation of the fragment. Smith fracture is an extraarticular fracture with ventral angulation of the fragment. The median nerve may be injured. Non-dislocated fractures are treated conservatively; dislocated fractures are treated surgically. == Etiology == F...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 08:23, 13 September 2024 Forearm fracture (hist | edit) [1,664 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />'''Forearm fractures''' have the second highest ratio of open to closed fractures among all fractures. They’re also common in children. We distinguish simple forearm fractures from complex ones. Simple fractures are isolated fractures of the radius or ulna (sometimes called nightstick fracture). Complex fractures are fractures occurring with dislocations. The three most important complex fractures are: {| class="wikitable" |'''Name''' |...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 08:21, 13 September 2024 B10. Elbow fractures and dislocations (hist | edit) [159 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Elbow fractures = {{#lst:Elbow fractures|traumatology}} = Elbow dislocations = {{#lst:Elbow dislocations|traumatology}} Category:Traumatology (POTE course)")
- 08:20, 13 September 2024 Elbow dislocation (hist | edit) [1,001 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />'''Elbow dislocations''' are a relatively common sports injury of the young, and occur due to direct trauma or fall on outstretched hand. Treatment is closed reduction under anaesthesia and immobilisation with cast. == Etiology == Posterior dislocations occur due to fall on outstretched arm, while anterior dislocations occur due to direct trauma with a flexed elbow. == Classification == Elbow dislocations are classified as posterior (mos...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 08:19, 13 September 2024 Elbow fracture (hist | edit) [1,732 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />'''Elbow fractures''' involve fractures of the distal humerus, radial head, and olecranon. These are among the most common fractures in the paediatric population, but also occurs in adults. They may occur due to fall on outstretched arm or direct trauma to elbow. Radial head fractures are classified according to Manson, olecranon according to Mayo, and distal humeral fractures according to AO/ASIF. Extraarticular undislocated fractures are...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 08:18, 13 September 2024 B9. Proximal and middle shaft humeral fractures. (hist | edit) [84 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Humeral shaft fracture|traumatology}} Category:Traumatology (POTE course)")
- 08:17, 13 September 2024 Humeral shaft fracture (hist | edit) [2,178 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />Most humeral shaft fractures occur on the proximal end. It’s more common in elderly women usually due to fall on outstretched arm on the basis of osteoporosis. It’s classified according to the NEER classification. Axillary nerve injury may occur. Treatment is mostly conservative with a sling. Midshaft humeral fractures may occur in young or elderly, mostly in young. These are less common than proximal fractures. Radial nerve injury ma...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 08:10, 13 September 2024 B8. Scapula and clavicle fractures. Dislocation of the AC, SC and shoulder joints. (hist | edit) [382 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Scapula fracture = {{#lst:Scapula fracture|traumatology}} = Clavicle fracture = {{#lst:Clavicle fracture|traumatology}} = AC dislocation = {{#lst:Acromioclavicular joint dislocation|traumatology}} = SC dislocation = {{#lst:Sternoclavicular joint dislocation|traumatology}} = Shoulder dislocation = {{#lst:Shoulder dislocation|traumatology}} Category:Traumatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 08:09, 13 September 2024 Shoulder dislocation (hist | edit) [2,730 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />'''Shoulder dislocation''' is the most common joint dislocation, occurring mostly in younger males. It is often associated with other injuries, like fractures, tears of the rotator cuff, and injuries to the axillary artery or nerve. Shoulder dislocations are often recurrent as the joint capsule becomes lax after the first dislocation. This is called recurrent shoulder dislocation. == Etiology == Anterior shoulder dislocation occurs du...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 08:06, 13 September 2024 Sternoclavicular joint dislocation (hist | edit) [966 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />'''Sternoclavicular (SC) joint dislocation''' is an uncommon injury. It may be due to due to indirect trauma or direct trauma. SC dislocations may be presternal (caused by indirect injury) or retrosternal (caused by direct injury). Retrosternal dislocation may cause injury of mediastinal structures (vessels, nerves, and oesophagus). == Clinical features == SC dislocation presents with a deformity and a palpable bump on the clavicle. ==...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 08:04, 13 September 2024 Acromioclavicular joint dislocation (hist | edit) [1,295 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />'''Acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation''' occurs due to rupture of the acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular ligaments. It is also known as a “separated shoulder”. It occurs due to direct trauma to the shoulder, like rugby or ice hockey. == Classification == AC dislocations are classified according to the Rockwood or Tossy classification. == Clinical features == AC dislocation presents with pain over the AC joint. In case of ty...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 17:50, 12 September 2024 Clavicle fracture (hist | edit) [1,377 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />'''Clavicle fracture''' is relatively common. They primarily occur due to fall onto the shoulder. Fractures of the middle third of the clavicle accounts for most cases. Fracture fragments may cause pneumothorax or neurovascular injury. Treatment is conservative with a sling. == Etiology == Clavicle fracture occurs due to fall onto the shoulder in 90% of cases. Direct blow and fall onto outstretched hand accounts for the remaining cases....") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 17:49, 12 September 2024 Scapula fracture (hist | edit) [1,105 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />'''Scapula fractures''' are rare injuries. They usually involve the scapular neck, body, or glenoid cavity. There are often associated injuries. They’re mostly treated conservatively but surgical treatment is indicated for displaced or intraarticular fractures. A “floating shoulder” refers to ipsilateral fracture of the scapular neck and clavicle, causing the shoulder to “float” freely. Floating shoulder is an indication of surg...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 17:47, 12 September 2024 B7. Foot fractures and dislocations. Achilles-tendon injuries (hist | edit) [227 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Foot fractures = {{#lst:Foot fracture|traumatology}} = Foot dislocations = {{#lst:Foot dislocation|traumatology}} = Achilles tendon injuries {{#lst:Achilles tendon injury|traumatology}} Category:Traumatology (POTE course)")
- 17:46, 12 September 2024 Achilles tendon injury (hist | edit) [2,552 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />The Achilles tendon, the largest tendon in the body, may be partially or completely ruptured and is a typical injury of active people. Rupture typically occurs when a sudden stress is applied to an already weakened or degenerated tendon. It's a common sports injury after rapid acceleration and pivoting. Patients usually describe the sensation of being struck or kicked at the back of the ankle, often with an audible “pop”. A gap in the...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 17:45, 12 September 2024 Foot dislocation (hist | edit) [1,793 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />Subtalar dislocation refers to dislocation of the talonavicular and talocalcaneal joints, causing displacement of the calcaneus, cuboid, navicular, and all of the forefoot from the talus. Dislocation most commonly occurs in the medial direction, medially to the talus. This occurs due to high energy trauma, and presents with a foot locked in supination. It’s managed conservatively, with closed reduction and casting. Lisfranc injury is a...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 17:44, 12 September 2024 Foot fracture (hist | edit) [4,472 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />Any bone in the foot may break, but only talus, calcaneus, and 5th metatarsal fractures were included in the lecture. However, I was asked regarding toe fractures on the exam so I’ve included those as well. The talus is a so-called free-floating bone in the foot and ankle joint, referring to how it doesn’t have any tendons or muscles attaching to it. Its blood supply is vulnerable to injury. Fractures of the talus may involve the tala...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 17:37, 12 September 2024 B6. Pilon fracture. Fractures and ligament injuries of the ankle (hist | edit) [89 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Ankle fractures and sprains|traumatology}} Category:Traumatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 17:36, 12 September 2024 Ankle fractures and sprains (hist | edit) [5,160 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />Ankle injuries are one of the most common causes of presentation to primary care and emergency departments. They may be purely ligamentous ('''ankle sprain''') or involve bone ('''ankle fractures'''). Ankle sprains are more common and less serious than ankle fractures. A syndesmotic sprain is one in which syndesmotic structures (which are critical to ankle stability) are injured. Most ankle fractures affect one or both malleoli. A pilon...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 08:20, 12 September 2024 B5. Ligament and meniscal injuries of the knee. Patellar fractures. (hist | edit) [248 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Ligament injury of the knee = {{#lst:Knee ligament injuries|traumatology}} = Meniscal injury of the knee = {{#lst:Meniscus tears|traumatology}} = Patellar fractures = {{#lst:Patellar fracture|traumatology}} Category:Traumatology (POTE course)")
- 08:19, 12 September 2024 Patellar fracture (hist | edit) [1,572 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />'''Patellar fractures''' are the result of blunt trauma to the patella or due to a contracting quadriceps. These fractures are rare, accounting for approximately 1% of all fractures. == Etiology == Fall onto flexed knee or the knee hitting the dashboard during motor vehicle accident are the most frequent causes of patellar fracture. == Classification == Patellar fractures are classified according to their morphology: * Undisplaced * Tra...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 08:04, 12 September 2024 B4. Proximal and middle shaft lower leg fractures (hist | edit) [77 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Tibial fracture|traumatology}} Category:Traumatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 08:04, 12 September 2024 Tibial fracture (hist | edit) [1,663 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />'''Proximal tibial and tibial shaft fractures''' have the highest ratio of open to closed fractures among all fractures. Fractures of the tibia occur due to high energy trauma (most common), low energy trauma, or repetitive use (stress fractures). Treatment is most frequently surgical. External fixation may be used temporarily in case of open fractures or polytrauma. Malunion, nonunion, compartment syndrome, neurovascular injury, and infec...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 07:58, 12 September 2024 B3. Trochanteric, diaphyseal and distal fractures of the femur (hist | edit) [221 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Trochanteric fractures = {{#lst:Trochanteric fracture|traumatology}} = Femoral shaft and distal femoral fractures = {{#lst:Femoral shaft and distal femoral fracture|traumatology}} Category:Traumatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 07:57, 12 September 2024 Femoral shaft and distal femoral fracture (hist | edit) [1,282 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />'''Femoral shaft fractures and distal femoral fractures''' may occur in young due to high energy trauma or elderly due to low energy trauma. They’re classified according to Winquist-Hansen. Treatment is ORIF. == Classification == These fractures are classified according to the AO/ASIF classification or Winquist-Hansen classification. == Clinical features == Femoral shaft fractures are usually clinically obvious due to local presence of...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 07:57, 12 September 2024 Trochanteric fracture (hist | edit) [2,647 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />'''Trochanteric (femur) fractures''' are a type of hip fracture. Pertrochanteric and intertrochanteric fractures are at the level of the greater and lesser trochanter, while subtrochanteric fractures are more distal. Pertrochanteric fractures involve both trochanters, whereas the fracture line of an intertrochanteric fracture runs between the trochanters, but the difference is small and so these terms are often used interchangeably. Th...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 07:53, 12 September 2024 B2. Femoral neck fractures and their complications. Femoral head fractures (hist | edit) [74 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Hip fracture|traumatology}} Category:Traumatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit: Switched