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Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Orthopedic Dislocations ... lever to push the humeral ... Traction in line of humerus ... External Rotation of humerus ... fully as a test
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Here’s a quick summary ... olecranon relative to humerus ... procedural sedation and reduction ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Pathogenesis, clinical, and radiographic findings

Trauma, Fall on, outstretched arm, Overhead throwing => Abduction
Dislocation • Humeral ... Posterosuperior humeral ... underlying bone of humeral ... Sachs Defect • Humeral ... #Dislocation #Diagnosis
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
x-ray review alignment ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Here’s a quick summary ... depression in the humeral ... Anterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Labral tear - Crank Test 1. Position patient's arm in 90 degree abduction and elbow flexion
Labral tear - Crank Test ... arm in 90 degree abduction ... and elbow flexion ... Examiner pushes humerus ... rotating arm #Diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Here’s a quick summary ... Exam: swollen elbow ... • If stable reduction ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Jerk Test for Glenohumeral Joint Posteroinferior Instability

The arm is held at 90 degrees abduction and internal
Jerk Test for Glenohumeral ... at 90 degrees abduction ... axial load to the elbow ... jerk/clunk as the humeral ... shoulder #msk #orthopedics