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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
), ligamentous injury ... (LCL > MCL), brachial ... artery injury ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho
Pivot-Shift Test in ACL-deficient Knee

This patient has pathologic varus alignment across the knee and a chronic
Pivot-Shift Test ... tear. ... #Knee #Injury # ... ACLTear #clinical ... PhysicalExam #Sports #Ortho
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
to remind the clinician ... cards written by a team ... first two were on ankle ... , patella dislocation ... Management #EM #Ortho
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
spacing between all ... • Due to injury ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... follow-up with orthopedics ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
(LCL > MCL), coronoid ... , elbow dislocation ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... II-IV, pending orthopedic
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... Hyperextension injury ... Finger splint • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
Pathogenesis and clinical ... Posterior hip dislocation ... Avulsion or shearing injury ... -> Ligaments tear ... signs #symptoms #orthopedics
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Orthopedic Essentials ... Anterior column: AAL ... able to weight bear ... Bilateral facet joints dislocation ... Classification #Orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
in the lunate ("tea ... sit in lunate "tea ... radial styloid fracture ... , median nerve injury ... Sugar tong • Ortho
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... syndrome, ligamentous injury ... (LCL) • ED Management ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... DC with orthopedic