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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
: Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... associated scapholunate dissociation ... x-rays MH/CCF
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... , complex = fracture ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... recommendations MH/CCF
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
greater tuberosity fracture ... Bankart lesions (5%, fracture ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... I week MH/CCF
Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
Hip Dislocation ... - Posterior dislocation ... a femoral head fracture ... Anterior dislocation ... #Dagnosis #EM #Ortho
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... unless associated fracture ... 1 week MH/CCF
Unstable Cervical Spine Fractures 
The common mnemonic “Jefferson Bit Off A Hangman’s Thumb,” is used to
Cervical Spine Fractures ... Jeffereson Fracture ... Bilateral Facet Dislocation ... Atlanto-occipital Dislocation ... Atlanto-axial Dislocation
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... 1 week MH/CCF
Elbow Injuries - Elbow Dislocations - Anterior vs Posterior #Diagnosis #EM #Ortho #Elbow #Dislocation #Anterior #Posterior
Injuries - Elbow Dislocations ... Diagnosis #EM #Ortho ... #Elbow #Dislocation
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... injury, elbow dislocation ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... recommendations MH/CCF
PocketPEM - Upper Extremity Fractures #Management #Peds #Ortho #EM #Lower #Fracture #Immobilization #Followup #PocketCard #PocketPEM
Upper Extremity Fractures ... Management #Peds #Ortho ... #EM #Lower #Fracture