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Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
• Proximal humerus ... • Elbow fracture ... • Both bone forearm ... • Any injury ... #Management #Regional
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... and forearm, limited ... ), compartment syndrome ... , ligamentous injury ... #Forearm #Ulnar
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... brachial artery injury ... ), compartment syndrome ... • ED Management ... #Elbow #Humerus
Orthopedic Platings, Nails and Screws
Bohler’s Stirrup: U shaped device to hold a Steinmann pin and applying
Stirrup: U shaped device ... case of cervical injury ... - Broad – humerus ... Narrow – tibia, forearm ... #management #indications
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... of the humerus ... Applied from below elbow ... #management #hardware ... equipment #traction #devices