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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... most commonly fractured ... Remember, if a fracture ... onto outstretched hand ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Pediatric Skull Fracture with Associated Hematoma on POCUS

Working with the challenges of risk stratification, management of
Fracture with Associated ... stratification, management ... of peds head trauma ... pocus and ONSD ... #Fracture #Hematoma
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... unless associated fracture ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
humerus; simple = no fracture ... , complex = fracture ... associated injuries: Fractures ... + radial head fracture ... coronoid process fracture
Sternal Fracture on Ultrasound

Sternal fractures are not seen on x-ray. Here you can see the step-off
Sternal Fracture ... Ultrasound Sternal fractures ... jchristianfox #sternal #fracture ... #trauma #pocus ... #clinical #ultrasound
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
injuries: Carpal fracture ... (scaphoid most ... radial styloid fracture ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
Rib fractures on ... as a step off / fracture ... #Rib #fracture # ... POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #trauma
Radius Fracture on POCUS
Great example of the use of POCUS to diagnose a fracture of a
Radius Fracture ... to diagnose a fracture ... of a long bone ... GERpocus #Radius #Fracture ... #POCUS #clinical
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... of vomiting • Clinical ... open/depressed skull ... fracture, e.g. ... #Head #Injury #trama
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Rib Fractures Rib ... fractures, though ... diagnosis of rib fracture ... is required to fracture ... a lateral rib fracture