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Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
a femoral head fracture ... Anterior dislocation ... #Dagnosis #EM #Ortho ... #Classification ... #Diagram #ALiEM
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Orthopedic Essentials ... and Spine Classification ... column: AAL ... Bilateral facet joints dislocation ... #Spine #Classification
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
, neuropraxia (anterior ... > MCL), brachial ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Complex, pending orthopedic
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
injury, elbow dislocation ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
spacing between all ... Splint: Thumb spica ... • Ortho consult ... follow-up with orthopedics ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Neurologic deficit can signal ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... instability with lachmans ... -->>>> LINK TO ACL ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic