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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
: Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... • ED Management ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Unstable Cervical Spine Fractures 
The common mnemonic “Jefferson Bit Off A Hangman’s Thumb,” is used to
Bilateral Facet Dislocation ... Atlanto-occipital Dislocation ... Atlanto-axial Dislocation ... #Trauma #Orthopedics ... #Diagnosis
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... • ED Management ... follow-up with orthopedics ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... • ED Management ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
about the acute management ... , patella dislocation ... , and knee dislocation ... Mary Haas #Diagnosis ... #Management #EM
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
• ED Management ... Complex, involve orthopedics ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... ), compartment syndrome ... DC with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
– compartment syndrome ... Management: - ... Hand #Metacarpal #Diagnosis ... #Management #Referral ... #Orthopedics
Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Upper Limbs
Neer Classification of Proximal Humeral head Fractures:
 • 1-part
 • 2-part:
Orthopedic Fracture ... of radius with dislocation ... with concomitant dislocation ... #Upper #Limbs #Orthopedics ... #diagnosis
Common Types of Elbow Trauma - Comparison Table
 - RADIAL HEAD SUBLUXATION (nursemaid's elbow) 
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- RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... - ELBOW DISLOCATION ... SUPRACONDYLAR FRACTURE ... #Diagnosis # ... Orthopedics #Elbow