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PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
PV Card: Knee Injuries ... and hindfoot fractures ... patella fractures ... , and knee dislocation ... #Patella #Fracture
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
humerus; simple = no fracture ... , complex = fracture ... : Fractures (medial ... + radial head fracture ... coronoid process fracture
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Possible associated injuries ... greater tuberosity fracture ... Bankart lesions (5%, fracture ... consult: No (unless fracture ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... Fractures-> Femur ... Avulsion fractures ... SEGOND FRACTURE: ... #Injury #msk #clinical
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... Possible associated injuries ... , elbow dislocation ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... unless associated fracture
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
: Carpal fracture ... radial styloid fracture ... , median nerve injury ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
Trauma Orthopedic Injuries ... and dislocation ... • Low foot and ankle ... • Any injury ... or clinical concem
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... Hyperextension injury ... : Avulsion fracture ... Finger splint • Ortho ... a concomitant fracture
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
associated with fractures ... a significant injury ... irrespective of if a fracture ... supracondylar fracture ... Xrays #Radiology #peds