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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
tendon) • ED Management ... : Digital block ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Rib Fracture on POCUS

Instead of poorly-sensitive and time-consuming chest xray for rib fracture, instead just “Point
time-consuming chest xray ... instead just “Point ... consider intercostal nerve ... (or serratus) block ... POCUS #ultrasound #msk
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
using hematoma block ... or ulnar nerve ... block), immobilize ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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fracture, median nerve ... injury) • ED Management ... : Hematoma block ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
dislocated major joint ... Most common major joint ... injuries: Axillary nerve ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... onto outstretched hand ... anterior interosseous nerve ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... one post op Cardiology ... risk Chest X-ray ... surgical management