11 results
Pediatric Fractures - Salter-Harris Classification 
Pneumonic: SALTR
#Diagnosis #Radiology #Ortho #Peds #Fracture #SalterHarris #Classification #Types #SALTR #Mnemonic
Pneumonic: SALTR #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #Ortho ... #Peds #Fracture ... #SalterHarris # ... Classification #Types
A quick guide for Salter Harris fractures. How to remember and parents want to know the
Salter Harris fractures ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Ortho #SalterHarris ... Classification #Types ... SALTR #Mnemonic #Fractures
Salter Harris Physeal Injury Classification

S - Straight through - Type I - Separation through the physis
A
III - Fracture ... growth plate #SalterHarris ... #SALTR #Diagnosis ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Orthopedics #Types
Common Types of Elbow Trauma - Comparison Table
 - RADIAL HEAD SUBLUXATION (nursemaid's elbow) 
 -
Common Types of ... Table - RADIAL ... #Diagnosis # ... Orthopedics #Elbow ... #Comparison #Table
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
• ED Management ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... I, DC with ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
SALTR Mnemonic 

Salter Harris I 
Straight through
Most common type ... opposite limb XR for comparison ... Mnemonic #Pediatrics #Peds ... #Orthopedics #Diagnosis ... #Management
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
syndrome • ED Management ... l, DC with ortho ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
I or Ill) • Ortho ... • If stable ... DC with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
• Most common type ... flexed 70-900 • Ortho ... Discharge home with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
dislocation, due to EDS ... Finger splint • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK