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What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
direct blunt/force trauma ... weeks Urgent orthopedics ... compromise - Certain radiologic ... Overlying wounds or signs ... Management #Referral #Orthopedics
Hemothorax - Thoracic ultrasound in trauma
False positive for consolidated lung- organized clot in pleural space after
in trauma False ... positive for consolidated ... lung- organized ... #trauma #pulmonary ... hemorrhagic #clinical #pocus
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
can't make A-OK sign ... Complex, involve orthopedics ... Splint: Posterior long ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior sail sign ... can't make A-OK sign ... Splint: Posterior long ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology
COVID-19 Findings on Lung ultrasound
 - Thickened pleural line
 - B lines (multifocal, discrete, or confluent)
19 Findings on Lung ... ultrasound - ... GrauSegura #COVID19 #Lung ... #ultrasound #POCUS ... #Diagnosis #Signs
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Galeazzi Fracture ... will be obvious; signs ... Splint: Posterior long ... Radial #Distal #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Humerus Fracture on POCUS

A woman fell down a flight of stairs and can’t move her left
Humerus Fracture ... on POCUS A woman ... is seen on POCUS ... #ultrasound #msk ... #orthopedics #radiology
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... globules in the lung ... H/O antecedent trauma ... covering both gram positive ... Hypovolemic Shock #Orthopedics
Positive FAST Exam Perihepatic Window

Multiple pts. with significant injuries from MVC. Young adult with femur fracture
Positive FAST Exam ... adult with femur fracture ... POCUS-game changer ... #Ultrasound #RUQ ... #Trauma
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... Airway Compromise - Position ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... potential pelvic fracture ... #Pediatrics #Trauma