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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
all carpal bones should ... Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Sports #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
tea cup") which should ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Evidence supports the Ottawa ankle rules as an accurate instrument for excluding fractures of the ankle
ankle and mid-foot ... specificity, and its use should ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Ortho #Sports ... Ottawa #Ankle #Foot
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
The Ottawa ankle rule is an excellent screening tool for patients with ankle and foot injuries.
with ankle and foot ... unlikely to miss clinically ... with ankle and foot ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Ortho #Sports
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Chagas disease) Clinical ... of undigested food ... : Testing The diagnosis ... pseudoachalasia should ... #diagnosis #management