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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Possible associated injuries ... ), ligamentous injury ... (LCL > MCL), brachial ... artery injury ... • ED Management
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
to remind the clinician ... about the acute management ... first two were on ankle ... , patella dislocation ... , and knee dislocation
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... POSTERIOR DISLOCATION ... , Tibial nerve injured ... -->>>> LINK TO ACL ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Orthopedic Essentials ... Anterior column: AAL ... MINOR INJURIES ... Bilateral facet joints dislocation ... Indeterminate 3 Injured
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Possible associated injuries ... (LCL > MCL), coronoid ... , elbow dislocation ... • ED Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... Possible associated injuries ... • ED Management ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... Possible associated injuries ... syndrome, ligamentous injury ... (LCL) • ED Management ... DC with orthopedic
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
- ED Management ... Possible associated injuries ... Axillary nerve injury ... neurovascular injury ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
Department Common Injuries ... arrival MSK - Fractures ... , dislocations ( ... posterior shoulder ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
Pathogenesis and clinical ... findings • Posterior ... hip dislocation ... Avulsion or shearing injury ... signs #symptoms #orthopedics