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Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
greater tuberosity fracture ... Bankart lesions (5%, fracture ... consult: No (unless fracture ... injury, difficult reduction ... I week MH/CCF
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... , 80% of elbow dislocations ... , complex = fracture ... procedural sedation and reduction ... recommendations MH/CCF
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... : Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... associated scapholunate dissociation ... x-rays MH/CCF
This is what a shoulder dislocation looks like on US before and after reduction. Focus on
what a shoulder dislocation ... before and after reduction ... EM_RESUS #Clinical #POCUS ... MSK #Shoulder #Dislocation ... #Anterior #Reduction
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Scapholunate Dissociation ... distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... unless associated fracture ... 1 week MH/CCF
Ultrasound-Guided Regional Nerve Blocks in Emergency Medicine: Interscalene Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
Uses in the Emergency Department:
Department: Clavicle fracture ... and mid-humerus fracture ... , reduction of shoulder ... dislocation, drainage ... ultrasound #anesthesia #pocus
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation Pre and Post-Reduction on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Using #POCUS to identify an
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... Pre and Post-Reduction ... Care Ultrasound (POCUS ... ) Using #POCUS ... #Reduction #POCUS
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... Digital block and reduction ... a concomitant fracture ... 1 week MH/CCF
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... injuries: Carpal fracture ... radial styloid fracture ... sedation and emergent reduction ... repair MH/CCF
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Monteggia Fracture ... with radial head dislocation ... the radial head dislocation ... • If stable reduction ... repair MH/CCF