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Odontoid Fractures 
Type I  [Stable]  - Avulsion of the tip 
Type II [Unstable] -
Odontoid Fractures ... at junction of odontoid ... #Fractures #Types ... Classification #TypeIII #Trauma ... #Orthopedics #Dens
Unstable Cervical Spine Fractures 
The common mnemonic “Jefferson Bit Off A Hangman’s Thumb,” is used to
Cervical Spine Fractures ... Facet Dislocation Odontoid ... Fractures AKA Type ... Atlanto-occipital ... #Trauma #Orthopedics
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
the following injuries ... direct blunt/force trauma ... weeks Urgent orthopedics ... #Boxers #Fracture ... Management #Referral #Orthopedics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... Possible associated injuries ... l; Yes, if Types ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... Possible associated injuries ... I; Yes, if Types ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... • Most common type ... Possible associated injuries ... MetroHealth_EM #Boxers ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Naming of the many types of dental trauma seen in pediatric (primary) teeth. 

#Tooth #Teeth #Injury
Naming of the many types ... of dental trauma ... Teeth #Injury #Injuries ... #Peds #Dental # ... DentalTrauma #Diagnosis #Fractures
Naming of the many types of dental trauma seen in adult (permanent) teeth. 

#Tooth #Teeth #Injury
Naming of the many types ... of dental trauma ... Teeth #Injury #Injuries ... #Peds #Dental # ... DentalTrauma #Diagnosis #Fractures
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
ASSOCIATED INJURIES ... Neurologic injuries ... Consider trauma/ ... vascular/orthopedic ... consult for these types