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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
olecranon relative to humerus ... Splint: Posterior long ... arm • Ortho consult ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Humeral Neck Fracture on POCUS

Elderly male presenting after fall with anterior shoulder deformity, suspicious for dislocation.
Humeral Neck Fracture ... on POCUS Elderly ... suspicious for dislocation ... humerus fractures ... #msk #humerus
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
the most common elbow ... dislocation, scaphoid ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
depression in the humeral ... greater tuberosity fracture ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... Splint: Posterior long ... Type l, DC with ortho ... #Elbow #Humerus ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
: Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... associated scapholunate dissociation ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Ultrasound-Guided Regional Nerve Blocks in Emergency Medicine: Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
Uses in the Emergency Department:
reduction of distal humerus ... fractures and elbow ... dislocations, complex ... ultrasound #anesthesia #pocus
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... unless associated fracture ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... Splint: Posterior long ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK