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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
> MCL), brachial ... with ortho follow-up ... recommendations MH/CCF ... #Posterior #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Discharge, follow-up ... with orthopedics ... 1 week MH/CCF ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Discharge with orthopedic ... 1 week MH/CCF ... #IPJoint #Radiology ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
with Orthopedics ... with PCP or orthopedics ... x-rays MH/CCF ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
with ortho follow-up ... I week MH/CCF ... #Anterior #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... recommendations; ill ... repair MH/CCF ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... if types I or Ill ... repair MH/CCF ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #Proximal #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
injury, elbow dislocation ... with ortho follow-up ... recommendations MH/CCF ... Fracture #Elbow #Radiology ... #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... follow-up within ... 1 week MH/CCF ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... one post op Cardiology