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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Possible associated injuries ... • ED Management ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Possible associated injuries ... dislocation, scaphoid ... Management: Pain ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
box, pain with wrist ... Possible associated injuries ... • ED Management ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... #TerryThomas #Wrist
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Possible associated injuries ... • ED Management ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... #Wrist #Carpal ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Possible associated injuries ... : Perilunate dislocation ... • ED Management ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... #Wrist #Carpal
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Possible associated injuries ... : Carpal fracture ... radial styloid fracture ... injury • ED Management ... Sugar tong • Ortho
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
- ED Management ... Possible associated injuries ... glenoid) • ED Management ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
about the acute management ... , patella dislocation ... , and knee dislocation ... Haas #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Ortho #Knee
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... Possible associated injuries ... syndrome • ED Management ... Type l, DC with ortho
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... the radial head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... Possible associated injuries ... I or Ill) • Ortho