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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... most commonly fractured ... carpal bone. ... common carpal bone ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
ankle and hindfoot fractures ... specifically patella fractures ... , and knee dislocation ... #EM #Ortho #Knee ... Injuries #Patella #Fracture
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... fracture • Complications ... radius or ulna fractures ... Triquetral #Triquetrum #Fracture
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
between all carpal bones ... distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... unless associated fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
greater tuberosity fracture ... (10%), bony Bankart ... lesions (5%, fracture ... consult: No (unless fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
posterior) and bone ... injury, elbow dislocation ... • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... Embolism (e.g. fractured ... long bone) • ... Trauma to Vessel (dislocation ... /fracture) • Hemarthrosis
Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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- Differential ... Intra-articulation fracture ... - Patellar dislocation ... - Aneurysmal bone ... Effusions #causes #differential
Soft Tissue Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Septic
 • Septic Bursitis
 • Necrotizing Fasciitis
 • Septic
Tissue Lesions - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Sprain • Dislocation ... • Fracture ... • Fracture Skin
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
reduction of hip dislocation ... deformity of hip and knee ... Used acutely in management ... bones of extremities ... #Orthopedics #management