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Evidence supports the Ottawa ankle rules as an accurate instrument for excluding fractures of the ankle
for excluding fractures ... instrument has a sensitivity ... 100% and a modest specificity ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Ortho #Sports
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
FAST Exam for Hemorrhage in Pelvic Fractures - Visual Abstract
Can the FAST exam detect clinically significant
Hemorrhage in Pelvic Fractures ... - Sensitivity - ... 96% - Specificity ... #POCUS #ultrasound ... #diagnosis #ebm
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Disposition: Type I, DC ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Hunter's Decision Rule (Sensitivity 84%, Specificity 97%), Sternbach's criteria - Need 3 of 10 symptoms: (Sensitivity
84%, Specificity ... 75%, specificity ... 96%) #Diagnosis ... #EM #IM #Serotonin ... Syndrome #Hunters #Algorithm
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Disposition: Simple, DC ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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• Disposition: DC ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
DC with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK