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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 ... from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... first two were on ankle ... and hindfoot fractures ... #EM #Ortho #Knee
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
joint needs to be clinically ... extensor tendon distal ... PIP joint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
proximal to knuckle distally ... of ankle joint/ ... Used acutely in management ... applied to the foot ... #Orthopedics #management
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
• Low energy distal ... • Hand and digit ... • Low foot and ... ankle fractures ... #Orthopedics #Management
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
DISLOCATION: ~25% cases ... based on normal distal ... pulses and Ankle ... Dorsiflexion of foot ... Check hip and ankle