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Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
dislocated major joint ... Most common major joint ... rotated, extended arm ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
tender DIP joint ... • Ortho consult ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
• PIP joints are ... PIP joints are ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Acromioclavicular Joint Separation - Palpable posterior fullness with swelling was seen over his left shoulder (Panels
Acromioclavicular Joint ... acromioclavicular joint ... C) #Clinical #Ortho ... #Radiology #Xray ... Acromioclavicular #Separation #ACJoint
Shoulder Radiograph AP View Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
Normal Measurements:
 • Acromioclavicular Joint 5-8mm
 • Coracoclavicular Distance
Acromioclavicular Joint ... • Glenohumeral Joint ... #Radiograph #XRay ... Interpretation #Radiology ... #APView #diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... most common major joint ... Posterior long arm ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Cross Arm Test of the Acromioclavicular Joint (Scarf Test or Cross Body Adduction Test)

The cross arm
Cross Arm Test of ... Acromioclavicular Joint ... acromioclavicular joint ... Acromioclavicular #Joint ... #ACJoint #shoulder
Scarf Test (Cross-Body / Cross-Arm Adduction Test) for Acromioclavicular Joint Integrity

The cross arm flexion test evaluates
Joint Integrity ... acromioclavicular joint ... Acromioclavicular #Joint ... #ACJoint #shoulder ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Shoulder Radiograph AP View Anatomy and Checklist
Normal Measurements:
 • Acromioclavicular Joint 5-8mm
 • Coracoclavicular Distance 11-13mm
Acromioclavicular Joint ... • Glenohumeral Joint ... #Radiograph #XRay ... Interpretation #Radiology ... #APView #diagnosis
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
distal radial-ulnar joint ... radial-ulnar joint ... Posterior long arm ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics