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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
be clinically assessed ... extensor tendon distal ... jointOrtho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
PIP joints are ... and PIP joints ... Finger splint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Hand #Orthopedics
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
to remind the clinician ... about the acute management ... and hip injuries ... Haas #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Ortho #Knee
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
, distal radioulnar ... joint injury, interosseous ... • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Fracture of distal ... onto outstretched hand ... supination • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... proximal to knuckle distally ... of ankle joint/ ... and knee • BÖHLER ... #management #hardware
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
based on normal distal ... Check hip and ankle ... joints for associated ... CLINICAL: instability ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
(@MarkRamzyDO, EM ... Hamilton, MD (EM ... Vital signs: BP ... clinical judgement ... , and his oxygen