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Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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• Chauffer = radial ... styloid fracture, median ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Acute Coronary Syndrome - Management Algorithm
 • STEMI
 • NSTEMI (Troponin Positive) / Unstable Angina (UA,
: • PCI • Fibrinolysis ... • Immediate Medical ... Therapy • Optimize Medical ... #ACS #Management ... #Algorithm #cardiology
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... non-displaced radial ... (LCL > MCL), coronoid ... #Management #Orthopedics
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
lateral epicondyle > radial ... (LCL > MCL), brachial ... dislocation + radial ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
ulnar shaft with radial ... and missing the radial ... (LCL) • ED Management ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
capitellum (age 1), radial ... brachial artery injury ... ), compartment syndrome ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Medical history ... dependent DM ACS ... indication of AC ... • <12mo since ACS ... perioperative medical
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
(25%) TEST FOR: ... Compartment syndrome ... special ligament/meniscus ... -->>>> LINK TO ACL ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic