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Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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injury. ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... reduce; Yes ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... : Hyperflexion injury ... Discharge with orthpedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
), compartment syndrome ... , ligamentous injury ... DC with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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- Differential Diagnosis ... bearing after injury ... Intra-articulation fracture ... #differential #diagnosis ... #msk #physicalexam
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
brachial artery injury ... ), compartment syndrome ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
digit injuries • Hip ... document detailed neurologic ... for compartment syndrome ... • Any injury ... neurovascular injury
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury ... Discharge with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Neurologic deficit ... Neurologic injuries ... Check hip and ankle ... Compartment syndrome ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Reflexes: • Knee ... • Cauda Equina Syndrome ... such as fibular fracture ... #neurology #sensory ... #motor #leg #physicalexam
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... tibia/fibula) and hip ... after an acute injury ... • Diagnosis: ... of spinal cord injury