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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
: Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... follow-up with Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... follow-up with orthopedics ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
ANKLE FRACTURES: Lauge-Hansen Classification 
- Describes position of foot and mechanism of injury. Fx
progresses from Stage
ANKLE FRACTURES: ... and mechanism of injury ... #Diagnosis #Orthopedics ... #Ankle #Fractures ... #ALiEM
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... first two were on ankle ... , patella dislocation ... , and knee dislocation ... Management #EM #Ortho
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
fracture (scaphoid ... , median nerve injury ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... #Sports #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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injury. ... injury • Eponyms ... , acute carpal tunnel ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #MSK
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Orthopedic Essentials ... • Vertebral canal ... Bilateral facet joints dislocation ... Classification ... #Orthopedics #diagnosis
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
, elbow dislocation ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #MSK