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PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
to remind the clinician ... from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... Mary Haas #Diagnosis ... #Management #EM ... #Ortho #Knee #Injuries
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... PIP joint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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reduction using finger ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Distal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
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
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
• Ossification centers ... Possible associated injuries ... Type l, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Diagnosis #Management
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Possible associated injuries ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Possible associated injuries ... splint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management