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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 ... #Ortho #Hip #Dislocation ... #ALiEM
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
Pathogenesis and clinical ... hip dislocation ... hip dislocation ... acetabular wall • Avulsion ... #msk #diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
, neuropraxia (anterior ... long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
for associated avulsion ... associated injuries: Avulsion ... Finger splint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
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 ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Humeral Avulsion of the Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament (HAGL)
 • Imaging Findings:
 • Large defect of the
shoulder dislocation ... RHAGL) lesion: Posterior ... fracture at the ... #mri #clinical ... Radiology #diagnosis #msk
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
to remind the clinician ... from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... and hip injuries ... Diagnosis #Management #EM ... #Ortho #Knee #Injuries
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... associated injuries: Avulsion ... joint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Humeral Head Growth Plate on POCUS

The humeral head is sitting in the glenoid without anterior or
glenoid without anterior ... or posterior dislocation ... mistaken for a fracture ... Humerus #POCUS #Clinical ... #MSK #Ultrasound
Humeral Head Growth Plate on Shoulder POCUS

A 15yo male presents with shoulder pain. Which of the
glenoid without anterior ... or posterior dislocation ... mistaken for a fracture ... Shoulder #POCUS #MSK ... Peds #Pediatrics #clinical