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Supracondylar Fracture Classification - Type I: Non-displaced. Type II: Displaced with intact anterior cortex. Type III:
Supracondylar Fracture ... Classification ... posterior cortex) #Diagnosis ... #EM #Ortho #Supracondylar ... #Classification
Supracondylar Elbow Fractures - Diagnosis, Radiographic Features and Management Guide

 - By Dr. Sarah Edwards 
@drsarahedwards
Supracondylar Elbow ... Fractures - Diagnosis ... #Fractures #Types ... #Gartland #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Management
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
carpal bone. ... dislocation • ED Management ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
carpal bone. ... • ED Management ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Supracondylar Extension Fracture Classification - Type I: Non-displaced. Type II: Displaced with intact posterior cortex. Type
Supracondylar Extension ... Fracture Classification ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... Ortho #Supracondylar ... #Classification
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
syndrome • ED Management ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Type l, DC with ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
A quick guide for Salter Harris fractures. How to remember and parents want to know the
Salter Harris fractures ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Ortho #SalterHarris ... #Classification ... SALTR #Mnemonic #Fractures
Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
SALTR Mnemonic 

Salter Harris I 
Straight through
immediate pediatric ortho ... immediate pediatric ortho ... opposite limb XR for comparison ... #Orthopedics #Diagnosis ... #Management
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... dislocation • ED Management ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
fracture (scaphoid ... radial styloid fracture ... injury • ED Management ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis