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Evidence supports the Ottawa ankle rules as an accurate instrument for excluding fractures of the ankle
the Ottawa ankle ... of the ankle and ... its use should ... #Ortho #Sports ... #Ottawa #Ankle #
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... onto outstretched hand ... , neuropraxia (anterior ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Dislocation #Posterior
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Anterior Shoulder ... • Ortho consult ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Dislocation #Anterior ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
- Posterior dislocation ... a femoral head fracture ... Anterior dislocation ... rotated #Dagnosis #EM ... #Ortho #Hip #Dislocation
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
& posterior) and ... sail sign or posterior ... dislocation, scaphoid ... Type I, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... & posterior) and ... long arm • Ortho ... Type l, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
all carpal bones should ... onto outstretched hand ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... : Neuropraxia (posterior ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
capitate ("apple") should ... tea cup") which should ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
A visible posterior ... of the humerus should ... the radial head and ... neck should pass ... a radial head dislocation