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Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
Hip Dislocation ... are associated ... a femoral head fracture ... rotated #Dagnosis #EM ... Posterior #Diagram #ALiEM
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
, perilunate dislocation ... • ED Management ... dissociation) ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• ED Management ... consult: No (unless associated ... fracture or dislocation ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... olecranon • Possible associated ... • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
- ED Management ... movement • Possible associated ... greater tuberosity fracture ... glenoid) • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
extension • Possible associated ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
about the acute management ... from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... , patella dislocation ... , and knee dislocation ... #EM #Ortho #Knee
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
dorsally, look for associated ... digit • Possible associated ... tendon) • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... the radial head dislocation ... pronation • Possible associated ... • Nonoperative managernent ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
pronation • Possible associated ... injury, elbow dislocation ... • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management