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Classification of Hip Fracture According to Anatomical Fracture Site. Hip fractures are anatomically classified in relation
Classification of Hip ... Hip fractures are ... relation to the hip ... , and those below ... Anatomy #Ortho #EM
Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
flexed and adducted ... a femoral head fracture ... abducted and externally ... rotated #Dagnosis #EM ... Posterior #Diagram #ALiEM
Selected Treatments for Hip Fracture. Panel A shows internal fixation with multiple screws for a nondisplaced
Treatments for Hip ... with a sliding hip ... hemiarthroplasty and ... a total hip arthroplasty ... Management #Ortho #EM
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... hindfoot fractures ... and hip injuries ... Diagnosis #Management #EM ... Injuries #Patella #Fracture
Supracondylar Fracture Classification - Type I: Non-displaced. Type II: Displaced with intact anterior cortex. Type III:
Supracondylar Fracture ... (both anterior and ... cortex) #Diagnosis #EM ... Supracondylar #Flexion #Fracture ... Classification #ALiEM
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... Exam: Swollen and ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... and PIP joints ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... a concomitant fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Radial Head Fracture Classification - I: Minimally displaced fracture ≤2 mm. II: Fracture fragment displaced >2
Radial Head Fracture ... II: Fracture fragment ... III: Comminuted and ... dislocation #Diagnosis #EM ... Classification #ALiEM
Supracondylar Extension Fracture Classification - Type I: Non-displaced. Type II: Displaced with intact posterior cortex. Type
Supracondylar Extension Fracture ... (both anterior and ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... Supracondylar #Extension #Fracture ... Classification #ALiEM
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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Bladder, bowel and ... cord infarct • HIV ... distinguishing feature ... • Provocative Tests ... absent anal wink test