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Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
- Posterior dislocation ... a femoral head fracture ... Anterior dislocation ... #Dagnosis #EM #Ortho ... #ALiEM
Supracondylar Fracture Classification - Type I: Non-displaced. Type II: Displaced with intact anterior cortex. Type III:
Supracondylar Fracture ... and posterior cortex ... Diagnosis #EM #Ortho ... #Supracondylar ... Classification #ALiEM
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Complications ... : Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... follow-up with Orthopedics
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
, neuropraxia (anterior ... Complex, involve orthopedics ... long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Complex, pending orthopedic
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Complications ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Supracondylar Elbow ... long arm • Ortho ... Type l, DC with ortho ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Supracondylar Extension Fracture Classification - Type I: Non-displaced. Type II: Displaced with intact posterior cortex. Type
Supracondylar Extension ... displacement (both anterior ... Diagnosis #EM #Ortho ... #Supracondylar ... Classification #ALiEM
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
hip dislocation ... femoral head onto posterior ... hip dislocation ... Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... signs #symptoms #orthopedics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
& posterior) and ... sail sign or posterior ... injury, elbow dislocation ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
Clinical Features and Complications ... • Anterior Posterior ... dislocation ... Grades #Grading #Orthopedics ... MSK #diagnosis #complications