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Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Orthopedic Essentials ... Anterior column: AAL ... column: PLL: Posterior ... annulus fibrosus Posterior ... Classification #Orthopedics
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
), ligamentous injury ... (LCL > MCL), brachial ... artery injury ... Complex, involve orthopedics ... Complex, pending orthopedic
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
pads (anterior & posterior ... anterior sail sign or posterior ... (LCL > MCL), coronoid ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
(25%) TEST FOR: ... Compartment syndrome ... consider compartment syndrome ... -->>>> LINK TO ACL ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
: Neuropraxia (posterior ... ), compartment syndrome ... , ligamentous injury ... (LCL) • ED Management ... DC with orthopedic
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
pads (anterior & posterior ... brachial artery injury ... ), compartment syndrome ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Thompson's Test ... Injury In a ... the Thompson's test ... #Injury #ankle ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Webber Ankle Injury Classification

A: In a Supination-Adduction injury the fibula breaks first, with a fracture below
Webber Ankle Injury ... They arealmost all ... #Diagnosis #Orthopedics ... #Webber #Ankle ... #Injury #Fracture
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
the Achilles’ tendon ... complete Achilles tendon ... (eg, tibialis posterior ... Achilles tendon ... #ankle #orthopedics
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
of Electrical Injury ... arrival MSK - Fractures ... dislocations (posterior ... shoulder - AC), ... compartment syndrome