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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
bones should be ... Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... bones should be ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... #Sports #MSK
Infraspinatus scapular rotation test - Patient has pain when externally rotates shoulder against resistance (with elbow
externally rotates shoulder ... degree flexion) #Diagnosis ... #Ortho #Sports ... Infraspinatus #RotatorCuff ... #Test #ALiEM
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
capitate ("apple") should ... tea cup") which should ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
: Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... first two were on ankle ... , and knee dislocation ... Mary Haas #Diagnosis ... Management #EM #Ortho
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #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 ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Labral tear - O'Brien Test - 1. Position patient's shoulder in 90 degree flexion, elbow extended,
Position patient's shoulder ... supinated (thumb up) #Diagnosis ... #Ortho #Sports ... #Labral #Tear #RotatorCuff ... ALiEM
Drop Arm Test 1. Position patient's arm fully abducted so hand is over the head. 2.
Ask patient to slowly ... suddenly drop #Diagnosis ... #Ortho #Sports ... Supraspinatus #RotatorCuff ... #ALiEM
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
- Differential Diagnosis ... The evaluation should ... audiometry • Patients should ... Noise trauma ○ MS ... #Differential #Diagnosis