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ANKLE FRACTURES: Lauge-Hansen Classification 
- Describes position of foot and mechanism of injury. Fx
progresses from Stage
ANKLE FRACTURES: ... fx (or deltoid ligament ... tear) #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Ankle ... Classification #ALiEM
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
> MCL), brachial ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
cards written by a team ... from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... first two were on ankle ... Mary Haas #Diagnosis ... Management #EM #Ortho
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
x-ray review alignment ... dislocation, scaphoid ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... 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 ... scapholunate interosseous ligament ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Management #Orthopedics
Varus Stress Test for Radial (Lateral) Collateral Ligament Stability on Elbow Examination

Radial collateral ligament stability can
Varus Stress Test ... complete ligamentous tear ... Varus #Stress #Test ... #RCL #Radial #Lateral ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Labral tear - Crank Test 1. Position patient's arm in 90 degree abduction and elbow flexion
Test 1. ... abduction and elbow ... rotating arm #Diagnosis ... #Ortho #Sports ... #Test #Crank #ALiEM
Valgus Stress Test for Ulnar (Medial) Collateral Ligament Stability on Elbow Examination

Ulnar collateral ligament stability can
Valgus Stress Test ... Stability on Elbow ... complete ligamentous tear ... Valgus #Stress #UCL ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Labral tear - O'Brien Test - 1. Position patient's shoulder in 90 degree flexion, elbow extended,
Test - 1. ... degree flexion, elbow ... supinated (thumb up) #Diagnosis ... #Ortho #Sports ... ALiEM
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Orthopedic Essentials ... Anterior column: AAL ... Bilateral facet joints dislocation ... Classification #Orthopedics ... #diagnosis #localization