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Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
and Management ... Reduction: Dislocation ... Hip Dislocation ... knee are flexed ... other end of the table
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
, neuropraxia (anterior ... fracture • ED Management ... procedural sedation and reduction ... orthopedics • Splint ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... Pain control • Splint ... • If stable ... reduction.
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
- C6, C7, C8 Elbow ... characteristic "waiter's tip ... Anterior Shoulder ... Dislocation - May ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Applied from below elbow ... fracture after reduction ... of hip dislocation ... and knee • BÖHLER ... Used acutely in management