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Evidence supports the Ottawa ankle rules as an accurate instrument for excluding fractures of the ankle
for excluding fractures ... of the ankle and ... mid-foot. ... Diagnosis #Management #EM ... #Ortho #Sports
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
to remind the clinician ... first two were on ankle ... and hindfoot fractures ... Diagnosis #Management #EM ... #Ortho #Knee #Injuries
The Ottawa ankle rule is an excellent screening tool for patients with ankle and foot injuries.
and foot injuries ... unlikely to miss clinically ... and foot injuries ... Diagnosis #Management #EM ... #Ortho #Sports
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... joint needs to be clinically ... : Hyperflexion injury ... PIP joint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
Hand and digit ... • Low foot and ... ankle fractures ... • High Energy foot ... or clinical concem
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
cervical spine injury ... cervical spine injury ... of ankle joint/ ... rotational instability e.g ... applied to the foot
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Ankle Brachial ... Dorsiflexion of foot ... Check hip and ankle ... CLINICAL: instability ... #msk #clinical