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Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
(Shoulder, Elbow ... Diagnosis and Management ... with rotation • Posterior ... Reduction: Dislocation ... #Shoulder #Elbow
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Management The ... glenoid) • ED Management ... immobilizer • Ortho ... injury, difficult reduction ... Disposition: DC with ortho
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... procedural sedation and reduction ... long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... #Dislocation #Posterior
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... : Neuropraxia (posterior ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... • If stable reduction
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
pads (anterior & posterior ... dislocation, scaphoid ... fracture • ED Management ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Pathogenesis, clinical, and radiographic findings

Trauma, Fall on, outstretched arm, Overhead throwing => Abduction
Anterior Shoulder ... Overhead throwing => Abduction ... Dislocation ... #signs #symptoms ... #orthopedics #pathophysiology
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
capitate ("apple") should ... tea cup") which should ... injury • ED Management ... sedation and emergent reduction ... Sugar tong • Ortho
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... Neurological symptoms ... count in the CSF should ... - 10-25% BP reduction ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Applied from below elbow ... of femur with posterior ... fracture after reduction ... of hip dislocation ... both pubic rami+ posterior