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Evidence supports the Ottawa ankle rules as an accurate instrument for excluding fractures of the ankle
supports the Ottawa ankle ... and mid-foot. ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Ortho #Sports ... #Foot #Rule
The Ottawa ankle rule is an excellent screening tool for patients with ankle and foot injuries.
and foot injuries ... and foot injuries ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Ortho #Sports ... #Foot #Rule
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
onto outstretched hand ... fracture • ED Management ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... : Hyperflexion injury ... PIP joint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
onto outstretched hand ... brachial artery injury ... syndrome • ED Management ... Type l, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints, Casts ... open fracture of ankle ... Used acutely in management ... applied to the foot ... scoliosis #Splints #Casts
Assessment of the Child with Eczema
Distribution of atopic eczema - The distribution of eczema tends to
ankles, are characteristically ... Causes of exacerbation ... — food or other ... its management? ... #primarycare #peds
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury ... dislocation, due to EDS ... Finger splint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
DISLOCATION: ~25% cases ... Ankle Brachial ... Dorsiflexion of foot ... Check hip and ankle ... msk #clinical #video
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
papules, pustules, cysts ... Stasis dermatitis - Ankles ... dorsal aspect of foot-shoe ... planus - Wrists, ankles ... site of previous injury