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Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Management The ... glenoid) • ED Management ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... • If stable reduction ... #Forearm #Ulnar ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
• ED Management ... procedural sedation and reduction ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
all carpal bones should ... Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... all carpal bones should ... • ED Management ... Thumb spica • Ortho
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
capitate ("apple") should ... tea cup") which should ... sedation and emergent reduction ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Exam: swollen forearm ... supination • Ortho ... Adults: closed reduction ... #Forearm #Radius ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
tendon) • ED Management ... Digital block and reduction ... Finger splint • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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injury) • ED Management ... procedural sedation and reduction ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #Forearm #Radial ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
arrival MSK - Fractures ... , dislocations ( ... posterior shoulder ... #Management #Emergency ... #Algorithm