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Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
- ED Management ... procedural sedation and reduction ... • Splint: Sling-and-swath ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
to remind the clinician ... first two were on ankle ... , patella dislocation ... , and knee dislocation ... #EM #Ortho #Knee
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
• ED Management ... procedural sedation and reduction ... orthopedics • Splint ... Simple, DC with ortho ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
injury, elbow dislocation ... • ED Management ... Pain control • Splint ... : Sling • Ortho ... MetroHealth_EM #RadialHead
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... the radial head dislocation ... Pain control • Splint ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... • If stable reduction
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
injuries: Carpal fracture ... radial styloid fracture ... sedation and emergent reduction ... • Splint: Sugar ... tong • Ortho
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
tendon) • ED Management ... Digital block and reduction ... • Splint: Finger ... splintOrtho ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
of ankle joint/ ... after reduction ... of hip dislocation ... deformity of hip and knee ... Used acutely in management
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... SPONTANEOUS REDUCTION ... CLINICAL: instability ... Rapid reduction ... #Injury #msk #clinical