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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: swelling ... ), ligamentous injury ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Orthopedic Dislocations ... and Hip) - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Hip Dislocation ... #Hip #Diagnosis
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Exam: tenderness ... , median nerve injury ... #Wrist #Carpal ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Exam: Tenderness ... , elbow dislocation ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... • Due to injury ... onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: Tenderness ... #Management #Orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury ... fingertip) • Exam ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
extended arm • Exam ... Axillary nerve injury ... neurovascular injury ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Exam: Swelling ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... hip injuries. ... , and knee dislocation ... Mary Haas #Diagnosis ... #Management #EM
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: swollen ... elbow and forearm ... syndrome, ligamentous injury ... #Management #Orthopedics