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Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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outstretched hand • Exam ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
outstretched hand • Exam ... ), compartment syndrome ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... fingertip) • Exam ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
outstretched hand • Exam ... ), compartment syndrome ... DC with orthopedic ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Proximal #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
5th metacarpal neck ... 5th metacarpal neck ... hard surface • Exam ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
fingertip) • Exam ... Complications include swan neck ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Adson's Test for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

To perform Adson's Test locate the radial pulse.
Have the patient take
and extend the neck ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #vascular #msk # ... orthopedics #sports
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... Change in clinical ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... one post op Cardiology ... risk Chest X-ray