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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
be clinically assessed ... extensor tendon distal ... to the DIP joint ... jointOrtho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
joint hinge joint ... joint = hinge joint ... splint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Dislocation #IPJoint
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Forearm #Radial ... #Radiology #XRay
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Fracture of distal ... supination • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Forearm #Radius ... #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
, distal radioulnar ... • ED Management ... Type I, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Elbow #Radiology
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
to remind the clinician ... about the acute management ... first two were on ankle ... and hip injuries ... #EM #Ortho #Knee
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
articulate with the distal ... dorsally and no longer ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
• Low energy distal ... digit injuries • Hip ... • Low foot and ankle ... neurovascular injury or clinical ... #Orthopedics #Management
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
proximal to knuckle distally ... of ankle joint/ ... injury • PELVIC BINDER ... Used acutely in management ... #Orthopedics #management
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
(@MarkRamzyDO, EM ... Hamilton, MD (EM ... Vital signs: BP ... This patient’s clinical ... exam findings and clinical