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3 Point POCUS for DVT - Visual Abstract
How accurately can emergency physicians diagnose lower extremity DVTs
point of care ultrasound ... accuracy-of-3-point-dvt-exam ... #POCUS #ultrasound ... #diagnosis #ebm ... #visualabstract
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
fingertip) • Exam ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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outstretched hand • Exam ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Distal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Point-of-care Ultrasound for Diagnosis of Abscess in Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

1. POCUS is more accurate
Point-of-care Ultrasound ... for Diagnosis of ... than physical exam ... #Exam #VisualAbstract ... #EBM
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
of the hand • Exam ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dorsally and no longer ... outstretched hand • Exam ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
fingertip) • Exam ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
the fist) • Exam ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Metacarpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
outstretched hand • Exam ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
outstretched hand • Exam ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK