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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
of a fracture does ... joint needs to be clinically ... injury with axial load ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
to remind the clinician ... about the acute management ... written by a team from ... the 2015-16 ALiEM ... #EM #Ortho #Knee
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
• ED Management ... Splint: Posterior long ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Splint: Posterior long ... DC with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Proximal
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
artery injury (leads ... Splint: Posterior long ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
injury with axial load ... tendon) • ED Management ... Discharge with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
(@MarkRamzyDO, EM ... Hamilton, MD (EM ... he suffered no head ... This patient’s clinical ... #Lung #Pulmonary