Topic Checklist Topics Content follows Milestone outline (from below) to best of ability Content is written in paragraph structure broken into bullets (it should not read like an individuals notes - other people will not understand) Snap shot is well written, contains key diagnostic features. Key statements are highlighted Links (double arrow) work Topic is spell checked (copy paste into word to find errors, make changes in HTML. Don't paste word back into topic) Images Key image in top right All popup images have a detailed description Questions question links work all icon present for all questions linked to topic Topic gets approval from deputy editor Introduction Clinical definition provide and clear and concise definition of the disease/disorder Epidemiology incidence US incidence demographics male : female ratio age bracket location where in the body/bone risk factors smoking etc. Etiology list causes Pathogenesis mechanism Genetics inheritance pattern autosomal dominant mutations chromosome gene protein encoded for Associated conditions orthopaedic manifestations medical conditions & comorbidities Prognosis natural history of disease prognostic variable favorable negative survival with treatment Presentation Symptoms primary symptoms defining characteristics Physical exam provide classic physical exam findings Imaging Radiography indications list when radiology is indicated findings mention any important and classical findings Computerized tomography (CT) scan indications list when it is indicated views what are we taking an image of? Pelvis? Chest? findings mention any important and classical findings Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) indications list when it is indicated views what are we taking an image of? Pelvis? Chest? Brain? findings mention any important and classical findings Studies Labs mention pertinent positive laboratory results e.g., decreased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) Electrodiagnostic Biopsy and histology Making the diagnosis Differential Differential one distinguishing factor Treatment Conservative lifestyle changes, physical therapy indications indication a Medical drug a indications mechanism of action drug B indications mechanism of action Operative surgical treatment indications indication a indication b surgical treatment indications indication a indication b Complications Complication A Complication B