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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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carpal tunnel syndrome ... reduce; Yes ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
: Hyperflexion injury ... Discharge with orthpedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
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 ... injuries - Meniscal injury ... #differential #diagnosis ... #msk #physicalexam
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
), compartment syndrome ... , ligamentous injury ... DC with orthopedic ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
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 ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
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 ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
spared in this injury ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... #neurology #sensory ... #motor #arm #physicalexam
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