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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
elbow fracture ... missed elbow fracture ... anterior sail sign ... • ED Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
elbow is the second ... can't make A-OK sign ... ), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury ... • ED Management
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... anterior sail sign ... brachial artery injury ... ), compartment syndrome ... • ED Management
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
Fracture of the ... – compartment syndrome ... Management: - ... Overlying wounds or signs ... if injury of dominant
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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is the most common ... orthopedic injury ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... ) • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... ), compartment syndrome ... , ligamentous injury ... DC with orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #Proximal
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
Elbow fracture ... for compartment syndrome ... • Any injury ... neurovascular injury ... #Management #Regional
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... • Due to injury ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... onto outstretched hand ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... Applied from below elbow ... Used acutely in management ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics ... #management #hardware
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... hip fractures in ... after an acute injury ... of spinal cord injury ... Hypovolemic Shock #Orthopedics