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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... • ED Management ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
, median nerve injury ... • ED Management ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury ... tendon) • ED Management ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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, acute carpal tunnel ... syndrome, soft ... ) • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Orthopedic Dislocations ... Diagnosis and Management ... elbow fully as a test ... Hip Dislocation ... of dash board injury
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... ), compartment syndrome ... , ligamentous injury ... DC with orthopedic ... #MSK
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
(25%) TEST FOR: ... Check hip and ankle ... Compartment syndrome ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic ... #msk #clinical
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
OK • Shoulder dislocation ... digit injuries • Hip ... fracture and dislocation ... neurovascular injury ... #Management #Regional