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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
spacing between all carpal ... Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... • ED Management ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
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 ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
associated injuries: Carpal ... nerve injury • ED ... #Wrist #Carpal ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... - ED Management ... inferior glenoid) • ED ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
commonly fractured carpal ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... fractures • ED ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... , 80% of elbow dislocations ... process fracture • ED ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation ... , due to EDS and ... extensor tendon) • ED ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Acute Esophageal Necrosis
History: Hematemesis and/or melena (70%), Dysphagia, Epigastric/chest pain, Sepsis
Diagnosis EGD and Biopsy
Differential: Melanosis, Melanoma,
chest pain, Sepsis Diagnosis ... EGD and Biopsy ... (Candida, CMV, HSV ... black #esophagus #diagnosis ... #management #gastroenterology
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
immediate, prior to ED ... arrival MSK ... - Fractures, dislocations ... Electricity #Evaluation #Diagnosis
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 ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK