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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 ... rotated #Dagnosis #EM ... #Ortho #Hip #Dislocation ... Posterior #Diagram #ALiEM
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 ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
ED Management: Pain ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... , neuropraxia (anterior ... Management: Simple, pain ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Epicondylitis - Lateral: Focal epicondyle tenderness, decreased grip strength, pain with resisted wrist extension. Medial: Focal
wrist flexion and ... forearm pronation ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... Ortho #Sports #Epicondylitis ... #Tennis #Golf #ALiEM
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
injury, elbow dislocation ... ED Management: Pain ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... ED Management: Pain ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay
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 ... #Ortho #Knee #Injuries