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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
Possible associated injuries ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
onto outstretched hand ... Possible associated injuries ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Evidence supports the Ottawa ankle rules as an accurate instrument for excluding fractures of the ankle
for excluding fractures ... of the ankle and ... Diagnosis #Management #EM ... #Ortho #Sports ... Foot #Rule
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... Possible associated injuries ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... and hindfoot fractures ... and hip injuries ... , and knee dislocation ... #Ortho #Knee #Injuries
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Possible associated injuries ... : Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Possible associated injuries ... , neuropraxia (anterior ... Simple, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Possible associated injuries ... : Carpal fracture ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
The Ottawa ankle rule is an excellent screening tool for patients with ankle and foot injuries.
rule is an excellent ... and foot injuries ... and foot injuries ... Diagnosis #Management #EM ... #Ortho #Sports