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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 ... , acute carpal tunnel ... ) • ED Management ... #Distal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
capitate ("apple") should ... in the lunate ("tea ... cup") which should ... , median nerve injury ... #Radiology #XRay
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
bones should be ... • Due to injury ... bones should be ... associated injuries: distal ... #Radiology #XRay
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
Block OK • Shoulder ... • Low energy distal ... • Low foot and ankle ... • Any injury ... #Management #Regional
Orthopedic Platings, Nails and Screws
Bohler’s Stirrup: U shaped device to hold a Steinmann pin and applying
Orthopedic Platings ... case of cervical injury ... thread tapping should ... Screw: Used in distal ... #management #indications
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
based on normal distal ... pulses and Ankle ... special ligament/meniscus ... >> LINK TO ACL TEARS ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic