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The Schatzker classification system of tibial plateau fractures is shown.

**TIBIAL PLATEAU FRACTURES**

Frequency: lateral (less bad, more
lateral (less bad ... Schatzker Types ... Compartment syndrome ... Open fractures. ... #Diagnosis #Orthopedics
Open Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
Gustilo-Anderson Classification:
 • Type I
   - Wound <
Open Fractures: ... Mechanisms, Clinical ... Features and Complications ... #Open #Fractures ... Complications #MSK #Orthopedics
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
Reference Guide - Orthopedic ... to remind the clinician ... about the acute management ... hindfoot fractures ... Haas #Diagnosis #Management
Supracondylar Elbow Fractures - Diagnosis, Radiographic Features and Management Guide

 - By Dr. Sarah Edwards 
@drsarahedwards
Radiographic Features and ... Management Guide ... #Types #Gartland ... #Classification ... #Radiology #Orthopedics
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
– compartment syndrome ... Management: - ... wounds or signs of open ... fracture Hand ... #Diagnosis #Management
Salter Harris Fractures

Pediatric physeal fractures have traditionally been described by the five-part Salter-Harris classification system.

Type I
Salter-Harris classification ... Type I fractures ... is often made clinically ... Type II fractures ... #Types #Orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
), compartment syndrome ... supination if types ... DC with orthopedic ... children Type ... #Orthopedics #Proximal
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
), compartment syndrome ... • ED Management ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Gustilo-Anderson Classification for Open Fractures

Antibiotic regimen for open fractures is determined by the severity of the
for Open Fractures ... the type of exposures ... #Open #Fractures ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
• Most common type ... immobilize; if open ... consult: No (unless open ... Discharge home with orthopedic ... #Hand #Orthopedics