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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 ... #Diagram #ALiEM
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
greater tuberosity fracture ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Named based on anatomic ... onto outstretched hand ... , neuropraxia (anterior ... Management: Simple, pain ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
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
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
tenderness to the anatomic ... onto outstretched hand ... snuffbox, pain ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... Tenderness to anatomic ... snuff box, pain ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... first two were on ankle ... and hindfoot fractures ... , and knee dislocation ... #Management #EM
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
onto outstretched hand ... injury, elbow dislocation ... ED Management: Pain ... Type I, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
dorsum of the hand ... to distal ulna, pain ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Landmarks for Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAPB) on POCUS
Pain related to rib fractures can be difficult
SAPB) on POCUS Pain ... Ultrasound guided ... and anterolateral ... #anesthesia #pain ... #local #anatomy