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Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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) • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
), ligamentous injury ... • ED Management ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Tendon Injury ... Flex the knee to ... #Tendon #Injury ... #ankle #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
• ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
syndrome, ligamentous injury ... DC with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Proximal #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
brachial artery injury ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Fever/Chills/Joint ... bearing after injury ... Intra-articulation fracture ... #msk #physicalexam
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Tendon Injury ... In the abnormal left ... ankle #sports #msk ... #physicalexam # ... orthopedics
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal left side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Tendon Injury ... In the normal left ... ankle #sports #msk ... #physicalexam # ... orthopedics
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Tendon Injury ... In the abnormal left ... ankle #sports #msk ... #physicalexam # ... orthopedics