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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
capsule. collateral ligaments ... Hyperextension injury ... finger deformity ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Spinal Cord Injury by Nerve Root Levels
Spinal Root	Sensory	Motor	Reflex
C4	Acromioclavicular Joint	Respiration	None
C5	Radial Antecubital Fossa	Elbow Flexion	Biceps Reflex
C6	Dorsal Thumb	Wrist Extension	Brachioradialis Reflex
C7	Dorsal
Spinal Cord Injury ... Femoral Condyle Knee ... Ankle Dorsiflexion Knee ... #SpinalCord #Injury ... #differential #diagnosis
Common Hand Fractures on X-Ray
Mallet finger - injury to the lateral extensor slips
Boutonniere deformity - injury
X-Ray Mallet finger ... lateral extensor ... central band of extensor ... tendon Volar plate ... #differential #diagnosis
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
tendon distal to ... : Hyperflexion injury ... Exam: Swollen and tender ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... • Due to injury ... scapholunate interosseous ligament ... pain with wrist extension ... #Management #Orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dorsally and no longer ... pain with wrist extension ... , median nerve injury ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Soft Tissue Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Septic
 • Septic Bursitis
 • Necrotizing Fasciitis
 • Septic
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Cellulitis Ligament ... • Labral Injury ... /Muscle • Tendon ... #Algorithm #Orthopedics
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Orthopedic Dislocations ... Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis ... of dash board injury ... EXTERNAL ROTATION, EXTENSION ... Affected hip and knee
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Injury In a ... Flex the knee to ... Video via @open_michigan ... #Injury #ankle ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... Dorsiflexion of foot, Toe extension ... drawers, and special ligament ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic ... #video #nsfw