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Elbow Injuries - Elbow Dislocations - Anterior vs Posterior #Diagnosis #EM #Ortho #Elbow #Dislocation #Anterior #Posterior
Elbow Injuries - ... Posterior #Diagnosis #EM ... #Ortho #Elbow # ... Anterior #Posterior #Classification
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Possible associated injuries ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... l, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Possible associated injuries ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... I, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Supracondylar Fracture Classification - Type I: Non-displaced. Type II: Displaced with intact anterior cortex. Type III:
Supracondylar Fracture Classification ... Type II: Displaced ... cortex) #Diagnosis #EM ... #Ortho #Supracondylar ... Flexion #Fracture #Classification
Elbow Injuries Epicondyle Fracture (Lateral) - Milch Classification - Type I: Fx line is lateral to
Elbow Injuries Epicondyle ... - Type I: Fx line ... Type II: Fx line ... groove #Diagnosis #EM ... #Ortho #Lateral
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Possible associated injuries ... supination if types ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Open Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
Gustilo-Anderson Classification:
 • Type I
   - Wound <
Gustilo-Anderson Classification ... : • Type I ... IIIC - Vascular injuries ... GustiloAnderson #Classification ... Complications #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Possible associated injuries ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Possible associated injuries ... syndrome, soft tissue injuries ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Possible associated injuries ... PIP joint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK