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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
fracture in adults, also ... outstretched hand • Exam ... fracture • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
disrupted, treat as ... outstretched hand • Exam ... syndrome • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... outstretched hand • Exam ... fracture • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Gag reflex ... horizontal movements; also ... stimulation to all ... flexed at the elbow
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
outstretched hand • Exam ... : swollen elbow ... • Nonoperative managernent ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Yergason's Test on Physical Exam
Yergason's test for biceps tendon pathology testing stability of the tendon within
Test on Physical Exam ... ER, supination, elbow ... Can also be +SLAP ... clinical #video #msk
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Diagnosis and Management ... The foot acts as ... fully as a test ... Bigelow method: FLEX ... Hip #Diagnosis #Management
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Fracture - ED Management ... hard surface • Exam ... coverage) • ED Management ... "fight bite", Keflex ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
spacing between all ... outstretched hand • Exam ... dislocation • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Test on Physical Exam ... joint & passively flex ... MCP & passively flex ... intrinsic muscles (Also ... clinical #video #msk