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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Complex, involve orthopedics ... Disposition: Simple, DC ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Posterior #Radiology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Scapholunate Dissociation ... follow-up with orthopedics ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... • Disposition: DC ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Anterior #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
usually dorsal • DIP ... Discharge with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #IPJoint #Radiology ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
Reference Guide - Orthopedic ... to remind the clinician ... fractures, patella dislocation ... , and knee dislocation ... Diagnosis #Management #EM
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... the radial head dislocation ... DC with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology
It starts as sinus rhythm with probable inferior STEMI, but becomes ventricular fibrillation (or polymorphic ventricular
#Clinical #EM #Cardiology ... #EKG #Arrest #VentricularTachycardia
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... Discharge with orthpedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Hyperkalemia after Missed Hemodialysis - Initial electrocardiogram showed peaked T waves and a prolonged QT segment
segment (Panel A) #Clinical ... #Cardiology #EM ... #EKG #Hyperkalemia