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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Here’s a quick summary ... onto outstretched hand ... can't make A-OK sign ... fracture • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Here’s a quick summary ... anterior sail sign ... onto outstretched hand ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior sail sign ... onto outstretched hand ... can't make A-OK sign ... #Humerus #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Here’s a quick summary ... onto outstretched hand ... Exam: swollen elbow ... DC with orthopedic ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... Here's a quick summary ... "pooping duck sign ... dorsum of the hand ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
 •
Management Summary ... present, symptoms, signs ... PV #Diagnosis #Management ... #Summary #treatment ... #hematology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... Here's a quick summary ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... onto outstretched hand ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
prophylactic antibiotic treatment ... Here's a quick summary ... Discharge home with orthopedic ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Here’s a quick summary ... will be obvious; signs ... Radial #Distal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... Lysis Syndrome: • Pathophysiology ... TLS #diagnosis #management ... #hematology