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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
prevent radial and ulnar ... hinge joint; ROM ... = hinge joint; ... splint • Ortho ... #Radiology #XRay
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
function of the DIP joint ... needs to be clinically ... • Ortho consult ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... most common major joint ... Splint: Posterior long ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
joint disruption ... joint (DRUJ) ... Splint: Posterior long ... supination • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Xrays Check ... Not all joint effusions ... drawn along the longitudinal ... #Injuries #Xrays ... peds #Pediatrics #clinical
POCUS - Pyomyositis - Long Axis - A collection that is not acute may not appear
to be a large joint ... was within the joint ... just outside the joint ... #Clinical #EM #Radiology ... #Ortho #POCUS #
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
(@MarkRamzyDO, EM ... Hamilton, MD (EM ... There is point tenderness ... This patient’s clinical ... of breath and point