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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
posterior) and bone ... , distal radioulnar ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Important Orthopedic Angles
 • Calcaneum Fracture: 
    - Bohler's Angle
Important Orthopedic ... Scoliosis) • Distal ... females= 17º±3 #Orthopedics ... #Angles #diagnosis ... #bone #bony #measurement
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
carpal bone. ... common carpal bone ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... posterior) and bone ... Type l, DC with ortho ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
carpal bone. ... common carpal bone ... scaphoid entering distally ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Subtrochanteric Femur Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Subtrochanteric region spans 5 cm distally from the
region spans 5 cm distally ... damage weakens the bone ... #msk #orthopedics ... #diagnosis #differential ... #causes #pathophysiology
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... disruption (may be bony ... extensor tendon distal ... PIP joint • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
• Low energy distal ... • Low foot and ankle ... orthopedic surgery ... • Elbow fracture ... • Both bone forearm