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Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
and Hip) - Diagnosis ... arm) Shoulder Reduction ... Reduction: Dislocation ... fully as a test ... #Hip #Diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... can't make A-OK sign ... procedural sedation and reduction ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
x-ray review alignment ... anterior sail sign ... dislocation, scaphoid ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Pathogenesis, clinical, and radiographic findings

Trauma, Fall on, outstretched arm, Overhead throwing => Abduction
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... Overhead throwing => Abduction ... on axillary x-ray ... view -> Dislocation ... #Diagnosis #signs
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... • If stable reduction ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Shoulder: • Abduction ... - C6, C7, C8 Elbow ... Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam
Finger Fracture on POCUS 

50yo female presents with 5th finger pain after her dog pulled on
the following best ... there was high pre-test ... prob for dislocation ... perform single post-reduction ... x-ray.
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis ... dexamethasone suppression test ... suspected: chest x-ray ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Examine for signs ... flexed at the elbow ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... neurology #comatose #diagnosis