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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
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
pads (anterior & posterior ... anterior sail sign or posterior ... Possible associated injuries ... control • Splint: Posterior ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Rockwood classification of AC injuries. (AC = acromioclavicular; CC = coracoclavicular.)

he Rockwood system is widely used
Rockwood classification ... of AC injuries. ... classify the six types ... acromioclavicular joint injuries ... #Types #Rockwood
Elbow Injuries - Elbow Dislocations - Anterior vs Posterior #Diagnosis #EM #Ortho #Elbow #Dislocation #Anterior #Posterior
Elbow Injuries - ... - Anterior vs Posterior ... Dislocation #Anterior #Posterior ... #Classification
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Possible associated injuries ... : Neuropraxia (posterior ... control • Splint: Posterior ... supination if types ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Pelvic and Lower Limbs
Letournel Classification Acetabular Fractures:
 • Simple Types: Anterior column,
Anterior wall, Posterior ... column, Posterior ... , Transverse + posterior ... wall, Posterior ... column + posterior
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
pads (anterior & posterior ... anterior sail sign or posterior ... Possible associated injuries ... l; Yes, if Types ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Salter Harris Fractures

Pediatric physeal fractures have traditionally been described by the five-part Salter-Harris classification system.

Type I
Salter-Harris classification ... Type I fractures ... These injuries may ... Type II injuries ... Type III injuries
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
Department Common Injuries ... ED arrival MSK ... dislocations (posterior ... Management #Emergency #Algorithm
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Trauma and Spine Classification ... column: PLL: Posterior ... annulus fibrosus Posterior ... Fracture MINOR INJURIES ... Indeterminate 3 Injured