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Biceps femoris avulsion fracture mID 10005
Specialties: Musculoskeletal & Trauma, Radiology & Medical Imaging · Section: Pathology & Diseases · Author: Pulathi Senaratna

Avulsion fracture of the lateral aspect of the fibular head at the conjoined insertion of the biceps femoris tendon and fibular collateral ligament (FCL). Strongly associated with posterolateral corner (PLC), ACL, PCL, and common peroneal nerve injuries.

Pulmonary embolism mID 10003
Specialties: Respiratory, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine & Critical Care, Radiology & Medical Imaging · Section: Pathology & Diseases · Author: Pulathi Senaratna

Stratify pre-test probability using the Wells score or Geneva score. Low/intermediate risk: age-adjusted D-dimer. High probability: immediate CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA). Haemodynamically unstable (massive PE with SBP <90 mmHg): bedside echocardiography and systemic thrombolysis.