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PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
Reference Guide - Orthopedic ... first two were on ankle ... fractures, patella dislocation ... , and knee dislocation ... Management #EM #Ortho
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
box, pain with wrist ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #TerryThomas #Wrist ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
On lateral wrist ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Thompson's Test ... the Thompson's test ... Flex the knee to ... #Injury #ankle ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
ulna, pain with wrist ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Carpal #Radiology
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
: Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... #Carpal #Radiology
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Bacteremic spread of the Gram-negative diplococci Neisseria gonorrhoeae. History
the preferred test ... the workup • Test ... syndrome: • Fever, chills ... Distal joints, knees ... , wrists, ankles
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... Check hip and ankle ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
bedridden, the knees ... The Achilles reflex ... is best elicited ... The Achilles tendon ... Wrist clonus is
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... The wrist is held ... open fracture of ankle ... reduction of hip dislocation ... deformity of hip and knee