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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Scapholunate Dissociation ... diagnosis scapholunate dissociation ... outstretched hand • Exam ... follow-up with orthopedics ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... outstretched hand • Exam ... Complex, involve orthopedics ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... 95% of shoulder dislocations ... 95% of shoulder dislocations ... extended arm • Exam ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... In perilunate dislocation ... outstretched hand • Exam ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Gowers' Sign on Physical Exam

Seen in this patient with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)

#Gowers #Sign #PhysicalExam #neurology
Sign on Physical Exam ... with Duchenne muscular ... clinical #video #pediatrics ... #muscular #dystrophy
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation ... Interphalangeal joint dislocations ... fingertip) • Exam ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
outstretched hand • Exam ... : Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... follow-up with Orthopedics ... follow-up with PCP or orthopedics
Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
SALTR Mnemonic 

Salter Harris I 
Straight through
Harris Fractures - Pediatric ... along physis on exam-fracture ... orthopedics in ... orthopedics in ... #Peds #Orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... the radial head dislocation ... outstretched hand • Exam ... DC with orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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Vascular Joint Pain ... • Peripheral Vascular ... Trauma to Vessel (dislocation ... Dislocated Bone #Vascular ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Orthopedics