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PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
to remind the clinician ... about the acute management ... from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... first two were on ankle ... #EM #Ortho #Knee
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Possible associated injuries ... • ED Management ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Possible associated injuries ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
of a fracture does ... joint needs to be clinically ... Possible associated injuries ... PIP joint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Possible associated injuries ... • ED Management ... Simple, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Possible associated injuries ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... follow-up with orthopedics ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Possible associated injuries ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Possible associated injuries ... : Carpal fracture ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
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
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Possible associated injuries ... extensor tendon), mallet ... Finger splint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Hand #Orthopedics