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Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
- ED Management ... inferior glenoid) • ED ... Management: Analgesia ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Scapholunate Dissociation ... diagnosis scapholunate dissociation ... • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
immediate, prior to ED ... arrival MSK ... - Fractures, dislocations ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management ... #Emergency #Algorithm
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... process fracture • ED ... Management: Simple ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... nerve injury • ED ... Management: Pain ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation ... extensor tendon) • ED ... Management: Digital ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
: Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... the radial head dislocation ... injury (LCL) • ED ... Management: Pain ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Check pregnancy test ... affects diagnostic workup ... choices AND management ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... & desmopressin test ... Hypernatremia #Management ... #Algorithm #Sodium