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PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
PV Card: Knee Injuries ... about the acute management ... first two were on ankle ... and hip injuries ... #EM #Ortho #Knee
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Possible associated injuries ... • ED Management ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Possible associated injuries ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Possible associated injuries ... • ED Management ... Simple, DC with ortho ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Possible associated injuries ... • ED Management ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Possible associated injuries ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Possible associated injuries ... injury, acute carpal ... injury) • ED Management ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... Possible associated injuries ... Type l, DC with ortho ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Possible associated injuries ... : Carpal fracture ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... Possible associated injuries ... • ED Management ... joint • Ortho ... #MSK