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Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
- ED Management ... rotated, extended arm ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... fracture • ED Management ... • Ortho consult ... Simple, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Evidence supports the Ottawa ankle rules as an accurate instrument for excluding fractures of the ankle
supports the Ottawa ankle ... fractures of the ankle ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Ortho #Sports ... #Ottawa #Ankle
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... • ED Management ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
about the acute management ... first two were on ankle ... , and knee dislocation ... Haas #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Ortho #Knee
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... injury • ED Management ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... the radial head dislocation ... onto outstretched hand ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
tendon) • ED Management ... Finger splint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
onto outstretched hand ... • ED Management ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM