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Unicondylar proximal phalangeal fractures can be classified into four basic groups: oblique volar (I), long sagittal
proximal phalangeal fractures ... can be classified ... oblique volar (I), long ... #Radiology #MSK ... #Orthopedics
Hamate Fracture on Wrist X-Ray

- point tenderness over the hamate should raise suspicion for a fracture,
over the hamate should ... negative a CT should ... can be splinted ... #WristXRay #Radiology ... #MSK #Orthopedics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
When looking at an ... Splint: Posterior long ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #MSK
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... affected part should ... globules in the lung ... tibia/fibula) and hip ... Hypovolemic Shock #Orthopedics
This is a parasternal long axis view of a young patient presenting with 3 days of
ultrasound got him ... and left atrium should ... between these can ... #Clinical #EM #Radiology ... #POCUS #CardiacUS
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Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
KNEE DISLOCATIONS can ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... Check hip and ankle ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic ... Posterior #Injury #msk
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Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
surgery to make an ... specific questions to ask ... determine if stress test ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... unless prior heart/lung
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
concerned about can ... This post will focus ... secretions and should ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Lung #Pulmonary