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Rib Fracture on POCUS

There is an interruption in the continuity of this bone (rib), indicated by
Rib Fracture on ... Ultrasound is superior ... to X-ray in diagnosing ... rib fractures. ... #clinical #ultrasound
Pertinent Chest x-ray Findings in the Trauma Patient and Implications
Respiratory distress without x-ray findings - Central
Pertinent Chest x-ray ... distress without x-ray ... asphyxia Any rib ... of first three ribs ... of lower ribs 9
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... " on lateral x-ray ... " on lateral x-ray ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... most commonly fractured ... not seen on x-ray ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... at an elbow x-ray ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... Elbow #Radiology #XRay
Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
SALTR Mnemonic 

Salter Harris I 
Straight through
Salter Harris Fractures ... be visible on X-ray ... immediate pediatric ortho ... immediate pediatric ortho ... immediate pediatric ortho
Spiral fracture of the distal tibial shaft with 90 degrees of lateral angulation (so the lateral
Spiral fracture ... fibular shaft fracture ... #spiral #fracture ... #maisonneuve #ortho ... #xray #radiology
Rib Fracture on POCUS

Instead of poorly-sensitive and time-consuming chest xray for rib fracture, instead just “Point
Rib Fracture on ... time-consuming chest xray ... for rib fracture ... #Fracture #POCUS ... #ultrasound #msk
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... • Fracture at ... (more common) rim ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Distal #Radiology #XRay
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture ... at an elbow x-ray ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Type l, DC with ortho ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay