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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... associated with missed fractures ... • ED Management ... #Wrist #Carpal ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Upper Limbs
Neer Classification of Proximal Humeral head Fractures:
 • 1-part
 • 2-part:
Proximal Humeral head Fractures ... minimally displaced fractures ... displacement of the wrist ... displacement of the wrist ... Distal Radial Fractures
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
Pelvic Ring Fractures ... Mechanisms, Clinical Features ... dislocation ... #PelvicRing #Fractures ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... radius or ulna fractures ... • ED Management ... #Wrist #Carpal ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
box, pain with wrist ... • ED Management ... #TerryThomas #Wrist ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
injuries: Carpal fracture ... radial styloid fracture ... injury • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... associated injuries: Fractures ... • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Trauma and Spine Classification ... Stable fractures ... deficit, still able ... bear Unstable fractures ... Bilateral facet joints dislocation
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
ED arrival MSK ... - Fractures, dislocations ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management ... #Emergency #Algorithm
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... tendon) • ED Management ... a concomitant fracture ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK