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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
injury • Terrible triad ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
Grade 3 - APC 2 ... Vertical Shear (VS) - Axial ... #Orthopedics #MSK ... #diagnosis #complications ... #pathophysiology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
as a result of arterial ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
immediate, prior to ED arrival ... MSK - Fractures ... posterior shoulder - AC ... especially with AC ... Electricity #Evaluation #Diagnosis
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Sugar tong • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Low Ankle Sprain: Pathomechanics and Clinical Findings

Grading Ligament Sprains
l: Minimal ligament disruption, mild swelling & tenderness,
LowAnkleSprain #Sports ... #MSK #orthopedics ... Grading #Grades #Diagnosis ... #pathophysiology
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Hyperflexion injury with axial ... PIP joint • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK