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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... space >3 mm on PA ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Anterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
in the lunate ("tea ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
posterolateral, peak ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm (AIVR) on EKG
 • Regular rhythm with wide. 
 • QRS complexes >120
Rhythm (AIVR) on EKG ... complexes >120 ms ... from 50-110 beats per ... #Rhythm #AIVR #diagnosis ... #cardiology #EKG
EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
findings in acute PE ... evaluating for other causes ... supporting evidence of PE ... Embolism #AcutePE #diagnosis ... #cardiology #electrocardiogram
Cannon A Waves
 • Caused by atrial contracting against a closed tricuspid valve
 • Atrioventricular dissociation
Cannon A Waves • Caused ... Atrioventricular dissociation ... activation from SVT (e.g ... Cannon #AWaves #diagnosis ... #cardiology #CVP
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Peak age 4-10 ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
, perilunate dislocation ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK