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Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen ... elbow and forearm ... [cannot extend thumb ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Sulcus Sign on Shoulder Exam

Positive sulcus sign in a shoulder with multidirectional instability.

Downward force applied at
Sign on Shoulder Exam ... applied at the elbow ... the humeral head ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #sports
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
olecranon relative to humerus ... onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: swelling ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: Swelling ... #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: Tenderness ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Yergason's Test on Physical Exam
Yergason's test for biceps tendon pathology testing stability of the tendon within
Test on Physical Exam ... if transverse humeral ... ER, supination, elbow ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #msk #sports
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: Tenderness ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Sulcus Sign on Shoulder Exam

Positive Sulcus Sign on Shoulder Examination

Downward force applied at the elbow causing
Sign on Shoulder Exam ... applied at the elbow ... the humeral head ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #sports #instability
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
extended arm • Exam ... depression in the humeral ... Anterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK