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Hamate Fracture on Wrist X-Ray

- point tenderness over the hamate should raise suspicion for a fracture,
Hamate Fracture ... over the hamate should ... associated signs ... neurovascular injury ... WristXRay #Radiology #MSK
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
of Pelvic Ring Fractures ... bilateral rami fractures ... #PelvicRing #Fractures ... Grades #Grading #Orthopedics ... #MSK #diagnosis
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
sail sign or posterior ... • ED Management ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Anterior Shoulder ... greater tuberosity fracture ... Bankart lesions (5%, fracture ... consult: No (unless fracture ... #MSK
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
What is a Boxer’s fracture ... Fracture of the ... direct blunt/force trauma ... Overlying wounds or signs ... recommended if injury
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
Femoral Head Fracture ... Avulsion or shearing injury ... • Non-union of fracture ... #FemoralHead #Fractures ... #msk #diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
humerus; simple = no fracture ... , complex = fracture ... associated injuries: Fractures ... + radial head fracture ... coronoid process fracture
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture ... Most common elbow fracture ... cortex • If a fracture ... supracondylar fracture ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
Anesthesiafor Trauma ... Block OK • Shoulder ... • Any injury ... neurovascular injury ... #Management #Regional
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... unless associated fracture ... #MSK