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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Exam: swelling ... ), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury ... fracture • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Orthopedic Dislocations ... and Management ... fully as a test ... Hip Dislocation ... of dash board injury
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: tenderness ... , median nerve injury ... • ED Management ... #Wrist #Carpal
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: Tenderness ... , elbow dislocation ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and PIP joints ... Hyperextension injury ... fingertip) • Exam ... tendon) • ED Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: Tenderness ... • ED Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
to remind the clinician ... about the acute management ... from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... hip injuries. ... , and knee dislocation
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... • Exam: swollen ... elbow and forearm ... syndrome, ligamentous injury ... DC with orthopedic
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... : Hyperflexion injury ... fingertip) • Exam ... Discharge with orthpedic ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Positive Varus Stress Test in LCL Injury

Interesting knee injury in a young basketball player who landed
Positive Varus Stress Test ... exam under anaesthesia ... complete rupture and ... #Positive #Clinical ... PhysicalExam #Sports #Orthopedics