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Supracondylar Elbow Fractures - Diagnosis, Radiographic Features and Management Guide

 - By Dr. Sarah Edwards 
@drsarahedwards
Supracondylar Elbow Fractures ... and Management ... Supracondylar #Fractures ... Types #Gartland #Classification ... #Radiology #Orthopedics
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
, Burst Fracture ... , Chance Fracture ... Stable fractures ... : Don't cause spinal ... Cauda equina Treatment
A quick guide for Salter Harris fractures. How to remember and parents want to know the
Salter Harris fractures ... want to know the treatment ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #SalterHarris #Classification ... SALTR #Mnemonic #Fractures
Mandible Fracture Management in the ED

Workup:
 - Panorex or Facial/Mandible CT scan 
 - Inspect oral
Mandible Fracture ... ED Workup: - ... evidence of open fracture ... and nondisplaced fractures ... #Mandible #Fractures
Ellis system of classification system for a tooth fracture:

Ellis 1: injury of the crown into enamel
system for a tooth fracture ... dentist for cosmetic treatment ... Dermabond has also worked ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Tooth #Teeth #Fractures
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... patients with fractures ... of metacarpal fracture ... • Fracture of ... MetroHealth_EM #Boxers #Fracture
Le Fort Fractures (LFF) are fractures of the mid face. 

They collectively involve separation of all
Le Fort Fractures ... (LFF) are fractures ... maxillofacial fractures ... elephant" #LeFort #Fractures ... #Radiology #Dolans
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints, Casts ... supracondylar fracture ... Used acutely in management ... employed in the treatment ... #Orthopedics #management
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... Finger deformity caused ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... • ED Management ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
after long bone fractures ... fibula) and hip fractures ... stabilization of long bone fractures ... including DM • Treatment ... #treatment