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Odontoid Fractures 
Type I  [Stable]  - Avulsion of the tip 
Type II [Unstable] -
Odontoid Fractures ... Type I [Stable ... II [Unstable] - Fracture ... #Odontoid #Fractures ... #Types #Classification
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
Pelvic Ring Fractures ... Mechanisms, Clinical Features ... bilateral rami fractures ... dislocation ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Upper Limbs
Neer Classification of Proximal Humeral head Fractures:
 • 1-part
 • 2-part:
Classification ... Proximal Humeral head Fractures ... minimally displaced fractures ... of radius with dislocation ... Distal Radial Fractures
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... associated with missed fractures ... : Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... 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
Open Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
Gustilo-Anderson Classification:
 • Type I
   - Wound <
Open Fractures: ... Gustilo-Anderson Classification ... GustiloAnderson #Classification ... #Open #Fractures ... Complications #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... , 80% of elbow dislocations ... , complex = fracture ... associated injuries: Fractures ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
Femoral Head Fracture ... Posterior hip dislocation ... • Anterior hip dislocation ... #FemoralHead #Fractures ... #msk #diagnosis
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... radius or ulna fractures ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation ... associated avulsion fractures ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... a concomitant fracture ... #Orthopedics #MSK