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Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
SALTR Mnemonic 

Salter Harris I 
Straight through
along physis on exam-fracture ... with pediatric orthopedics ... with pediatric orthopedics ... pediatric ortho treatment ... #Diagnosis #Management
Point-of-care Ultrasound for Diagnosis of Abscess in Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

1. POCUS is more accurate
Ultrasound for Diagnosis ... than physical exam ... cellulitis in cases ... LikelihoodRatios #Accuracy #Diagnosis ... #Exam #VisualAbstract
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Embolism (e.g. fractured ... blood vessels • Abscess ... #Algorithm #Orthopedics ... #Causes
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Orthopedic Essentials ... : Don't cause spinal ... Cauda equina Treatment ... Classification #Orthopedics ... #diagnosis #localization
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Management Be sure to assess ... prophylactic antibiotic treatment ... hard surface • Exam ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
dislocation; remember, assess ... outstretched hand • Exam ... DC with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... • Most common cause ... - Physical Exam ... hemorrhage • Treatment ... #differential #causes
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... Finger deformity caused ... fingertip) • Exam ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis ... Hyponatremia is usually caused ... good history and exam ... Assess volume status ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... Syndrome • Syndrome caused ... • Diagnosis: ... #Emergencies #diagnosis ... #management #treatment