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Rib Fracture on POCUS

There is an interruption in the continuity of this bone (rib), indicated by
continuity of this bone ... superior to X-ray ... in diagnosing rib ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #msk
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
radiocapitellar lines ... posterior) and bone ... Elbow #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
), fat pads (anterior ... posterior) and bone ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Radius Fracture on POCUS
Great example of the use of POCUS to diagnose a fracture of a
to diagnose a fracture ... Could also do X-ray ... alignment in both planes ... #POCUS #clinical ... #bone #msk #orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
between all carpal bones ... Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... between all carpal bones ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Bilateral B-Lines in case of Pneumonia on Lung POCUS

Young healthy pt with fever/dyspnea. POCUS lung exam
done. ... travel hx, home meds ... /lung sliding: Pulmonary ... NOT definitively diagnose ... #clinical #ultrasound
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... disruption (may be bony ... Finger #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
diagnosis; the ... , orient in line ... course based on chest ... completely replace x-ray ... POCUS #clinical
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... Change in clinical ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... X-ray: • Not ... stratification #diagnosis
Humeral Head Growth Plate on Shoulder POCUS

A 15yo male presents with shoulder pain. Which of the
following is his diagnosis ... Resolution: None ... mistaken for a fracture ... #MSK #Peds #Pediatrics ... #clinical #ultrasound