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Supracondylar Fracture Classification - Type I: Non-displaced. Type II: Displaced with intact anterior cortex. Type III:
Supracondylar Fracture ... and posterior cortex ... ) #Diagnosis #EM ... #Ortho #Supracondylar ... Classification #ALiEM
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
• ED Management ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Diagnosis #Management
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
• ED Management ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
supination • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Forearm #Radius ... Distal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
a femoral head fracture ... Anterior dislocation ... externally rotated #Dagnosis ... #EM #Ortho #Hip ... Posterior #Diagram #ALiEM
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
syndrome • ED Management ... Type l, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
forearm, limited ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
to remind the clinician ... from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... and hindfoot fractures ... Mary Haas #Diagnosis ... #Management #EM
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
onto outstretched hand ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management