47 results
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Scapholunate Dissociation ... diagnosis scapholunate dissociation ... perilunate or lunate dislocation ... 1 week MH/CCF ... #Scapholunate #Dissociation
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... 95% of shoulder dislocations ... common major joint dislocation ... 95% of shoulder dislocations ... I week MH/CCF
Proptosis - Differential Diagnosis - Unilateral vs Bilateral
Unilateral:
 • Infections (can become bilateral with cavernous sinus
Proptosis - Differential ... bilateral with cavernous ... Infections (with cavernous ... - Carotid cavernous ... #Proptosis #Differential
Proptosis and Chemosis caused by Cavernous Sinus Fistula on Ocular Exam

This 73 presented for blurred, double
Chemosis caused by Cavernous ... #proptosis #CCF ... #Carotid #Cavernous
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... , 80% of elbow dislocations ... common major joint dislocation ... triad = posterior dislocation ... recommendations MH/CCF
Differential Diagnosis for Vision Loss
Unilateral, Painful Vision Loss:
 • Corneal abrasion, Acute angle-closure glaucoma, Inflammation-iritis, uveitis,
Differential Diagnosis ... Endophthalmitis, Cavernous ... occlusion, Lens dislocation ... painful #painless #differential
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation ... Interphalangeal joint dislocations ... involved and the dislocation ... (if dorsal PIP dislocation ... 1 week MH/CCF
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... In perilunate dislocation ... summary: • Dorsal dislocation ... repair MH/CCF ... #Perilunate #Dislocation
Diplopia - Differential Diagnosis
Step 1: Consider Stroke
Step 2: Diplopia PLUS
 - Cavernous Sinus Syndrome
 - Infection
Diplopia - Differential ... Diplopia PLUS - Cavernous ... #Diplopia #Differential
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
: Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... associated scapholunate dissociation ... x-rays MH/CCF