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Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
procedural sedation and ... • Ortho consult ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Hyperflexion injury with axial ... Exam: Swollen and ... PIP joint • Ortho ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Crank Test for Labral Tear of the Shoulder

To perform the Crank Test, fully abduct the shoulder
Labral Tear of the Shoulder ... and provide an ... axial load on the ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
no longer sitting ... onto outstretched hand ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #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 ... dislocations (posterior shoulder ... may be severe and ... especially with AC
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
all carpal bones should ... onto outstretched hand ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury with axial ... tendon), mallet finger ... reduction • Splint: Finger ... splint • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
injury • Terrible triad ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Boyes' Test - Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Finger Examination

Evaluate the injured finger for flexion.
Inability to flex the
Superficialis Finger ... may indicate a partial ... #hand #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
place, whereas the longer ... • Mechanism: Axial ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK