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Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Dislocations (Shoulder ... Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Shoulder ... ) Shoulder Reduction ... #Management #Summary
Sulcus Sign on Shoulder Exam

Positive sulcus sign in a shoulder with multidirectional instability.

Downward force applied at
Sulcus Sign on Shoulder ... Positive sulcus sign ... in a shoulder with ... applied at the elbow ... #Shoulder #PhysicalExam
Hippocratic Shoulder Reduction 
Shoulder reduction is the process of returning the shoulder to its normal position
Reduction Shoulder ... exist, but some are ... X-rays are often ... The arm should be ... #PhysicalExam #
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Dislocation - ED Management ... rotated, extended arm ... glenoid) • ED Management ... procedural sedation and reduction ... injury, difficult reduction
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Motor Function Shoulder ... - C6, C7, C8 Elbow ... Anterior Shoulder ... sensory #motor #arm ... #physicalexam
Wing-Beating Tremor of Wilson's Disease

Characterized by low frequency, high amplitude, near arm tremor caused by continuous
amplitude, near arm ... by continuous abduction ... of the arms, with ... elbows and palms ... neurology #copper #physicalexam
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
can't make A-OK sign ... fracture • ED Management ... procedural sedation and reduction ... Posterior long arm ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Wing-Beating Tremor of Wilson's Disease

Characterized by low frequency, high amplitude, near arm tremor caused by continuous
amplitude, near arm ... by continuous abduction ... of the arms, with ... elbows and palms ... neurology #copper #physicalexam
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior sail sign ... can't make A-OK sign ... syndrome • ED Management ... Posterior long arm ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
head fractures are ... in adults and are ... anterior sail sign ... fracture • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management