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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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Distal Radius Fracture ... Distal radius ... outstretched hand • Exam ... fracture, median nerve ... injury, acute carpal
Radial Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Radial nerve is the nerve of elbow, wrist and digital extension.
Radial Nerve Anatomy ... of elbow, wrist ... #Nerve #Anatomy ... #diagnosis #neurology ... #orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
with the distal radius ... with the distal radius ... outstretched hand • Exam ... , triquetrum), radial ... fracture, median nerve
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Named based on anatomic ... outstretched hand • Exam ... lateral epicondyle > radial ... anterior interosseous nerve ... dislocation + radial
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Extension C6, C7, C8 (radial ... Extension - C7, C8 (radial ... Extension - C7, C8 (radial ... damage to the radial ... nerve in the radial
Median Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Median nerve is the nerve of pre-axial hand function; pinch, delicate
Median Nerve Anatomy ... • Carpal tunnel ... similar sensory exam ... #Anatomy #diagnosis ... #neurology #orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
ulnar shaft with radial ... and missing the radial ... outstretched hand • Exam ... : swollen elbow ... posterior interosseous nerve
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
outstretched hand • Exam ... Tenderness to anatomic ... injuries: distal radius ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
capitellum (age 1), radial ... outstretched hand • Exam ... anterior interosseous nerve ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
energy distal radius ... shatt fracture • Elbow ... document detailed neurologic ... #Management #Regional ... #Anesthesia #Trauma