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Evidence supports the Ottawa ankle rules as an accurate instrument for excluding fractures of the ankle
Evidence supports ... of almost 100% and ... modest specificity, and ... Diagnosis #Management #EM ... #Ortho #Sports
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
" on lateral x-ray ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Epicondylitis - Lateral: Focal epicondyle tenderness, decreased grip strength, pain with resisted wrist extension. Medial: Focal
wrist flexion and ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... Ortho #Sports #Epicondylitis
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
tenderness to the anatomic ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
onto outstretched hand ... emergent reduction ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Transfusion Reactions

This algorithm was developed by Dr. Eric Madden,
the Evaluation and ... chief resident in emergency ... at McGovern Med EM ... Diagnosis #Management #Hematology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... Tenderness to anatomic ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Named based on anatomic ... Simple, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Anterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
onto outstretched hand ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Type l, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay