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PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
to remind the clinician ... first two were on ankle ... Mary Haas #Diagnosis ... #Management #EM ... #Ortho #Knee #Injuries
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... Possible associated injuries ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Possible associated injuries ... , sedation and emergent ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Possible associated injuries ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Possible associated injuries ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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injury, acute carpal ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
The Ottawa ankle rule is an excellent screening tool for patients with ankle and foot injuries.
and foot injuries ... unlikely to miss clinically ... and foot injuries ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Ortho #Sports
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Possible associated injuries ... immobilizer • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... Possible associated injuries ... PIP joint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Possible associated injuries ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Proximal #MSK