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Unstable Cervical Spine Fractures 
The common mnemonic “Jefferson Bit Off A Hangman’s Thumb,” is used to
Bilateral Facet Dislocation ... Odontoid Fractures ... Atlanto-occipital Dislocation ... Atlanto-axial Dislocation ... #Orthopedics #Diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... Possible associated injuries ... ), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Possible associated injuries ... Axillary nerve injury ... greater tuberosity fracture ... neurovascular injury ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... • Due to injury ... Possible associated injuries ... , scaphoid fracture ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
MINOR INJURIES ... unstable spine injury ... Bilateral facet joints dislocation ... Indeterminate 3 Injured ... #Orthopedics #diagnosis
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Possible associated injuries ... : Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... associated scapholunate dissociation ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
ankle and hindfoot fractures ... , patella dislocation ... , and knee dislocation ... Mary Haas #Diagnosis ... #Patella #Fracture
Lisfranc injury (tarsometatarsal fracture dislcoation)
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Lisfranc injury can range from purely soft tissue injury to
tarsometatarsal fracture ... to fracutre dislocation ... MVAs and athletic injuries ... mechanism in athletic injuries ... subtle cases) - diagnosis
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... Possible associated injuries ... : Ligamentous injury ... , elbow dislocation ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
of Electrical Injury ... Department Common Injuries ... arrival MSK - Fractures ... , dislocations ( ... Electricity #Evaluation #Diagnosis