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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... most commonly fractured ... Remember, if a fracture ... spica • Ortho consult ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
ankle and hindfoot fractures ... and hip injuries ... specifically patella fractures ... , and knee dislocation ... Injuries #Patella #Fracture
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... common carpal bone fracture ... radius or ulna fractures ... Triquetral #Triquetrum #Fracture
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
humerus; simple = no fracture ... , complex = fracture ... associated injuries: Fractures ... + radial head fracture ... coronoid process fracture
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... splint • Ortho consult ... a concomitant fracture ... #IPJoint #Radiology
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
greater tuberosity fracture ... , bony Bankart lesions ... (5%, fracture of ... : No (unless fracture ... #Anterior #Radiology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... spica • Ortho consult ... unless associated fracture ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
injury, elbow dislocation ... Sling • Ortho consult ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Elbow #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
VON-CHOP Mnemonic for Orthopedic Emergencies
V - Vascular compromise (eg ischemic leg)
O - Open fracture
N - Neurological
leg) O - Open fracture ... syndrome H - Hip ... dislocation O ... arthritis) P - Pelvic fracture ... #differential
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
OK • Shoulder dislocation ... • Clavicle fracture ... digit injuries • Hip ... fracture and dislocation ... neurologic examand consult