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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... Possible associated injuries ... long arm • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Dislocation #Posterior
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
PV Card: Knee Injuries ... to remind the clinician ... , and knee dislocation ... Diagnosis #Management #EM ... #Ortho #Knee #Injuries
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Possible associated injuries ... : Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
pads (anterior & posterior ... Possible associated injuries ... dislocation, scaphoid ... Type I, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Possible associated injuries ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... follow-up with orthopedics ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Possible associated injuries ... : Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... Possible associated injuries ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... Possible associated injuries ... long arm • Ortho ... Type l, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Possible associated injuries ... : Carpal fracture ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Wrist #Carpal
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... KNEE DISLOCATIONS ... POSTERIOR DISLOCATION ... with lachmans, ... #Dislocation #Posterior