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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
• ED Management ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... MetroHealth_EM #RadialHead ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... , Casts, Plasters ... , Traction and Frames ... Used acutely in management ... #Orthopedics #management
Medium (Elevated) Risk Osteoporosis Decision Aid - Elevated RISK (range: low - elevated - high)

The Osteoporosis
decision aid It uses ... patient's risk of bone fracture ... #Management #PrimaryCare ... #DecisionAid #PatientInfo
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... Finger deformity caused ... • ED Management ... Discharge with orthpedic ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Orthopedic Platings, Nails and Screws
Bohler’s Stirrup: U shaped device to hold a Steinmann pin and applying
Orthopedic Platings ... skull traction in case ... compression over fracture ... Nails #Screws #Orthopedics ... #management #indications
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... Syndrome • Syndrome caused ... after long bone fractures ... fibula) and hip fractures ... Hypovolemic Shock #Orthopedics
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
include Crackles/Rales ... importantly, bedside ultrasound ... the determined cause ... differential #algorithm #management ... treatment #table #foamed
Low Risk Osteoporosis Decision Aid - LOW RISK (range: low - elevated - high)

The Osteoporosis Choice
decision aid It uses ... patient's risk of bone fracture ... #Management #PrimaryCare ... #DecisionAid #PatientInfo
High Risk Osteoporosis Decision Aid - HIGH RISK (range: low - elevated - high)

The Osteoporosis Choice
decision aid It uses ... patient's risk of bone fracture ... #Management #PrimaryCare ... #DecisionAid #PatientInfo
Trigger Finger - Stenosing flexor tendon tenosynovitis

There is a change in the slip between the tendon
The classic frame ... complemented with ultrasound ... Ultrasound can show ... decision is on a case-by-case ... #physicalexam #orthopedics