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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
carpal bones should ... carpal bones should ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... and forearm, limited ... DC with orthopedic ... #Ulnar #Radiology ... #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
• Mechanism: Fall ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
• Mechanism: Fall ... syndrome • ED Management ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Humerus #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
• Mechanism: fall ... , neuropraxia (anterior ... fracture • ED Management ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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• Mechanism: Fall ... injury, acute carpal ... Radius #Fracture #Forearm ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
capitate ("apple") should ... tea cup") which should ... • Mechanism: Fall ... #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Uppercut Test for Biceps Tendinitis

With the hand in a fist and the forearm supinated, and the
a fist and the forearm ... supinated, and the elbow ... or a pop in the anterior ... bicipital #tendinitis #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
Block OK • Shoulder ... or patients who will ... shatt fracture • Elbow ... neurovascular injury or clinical ... #Management #Regional
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
stairs, brisk 4 mph walk ... Change in clinical ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... events or death (CARP ... medical and surgical management