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PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
to remind the clinician ... from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... , patella dislocation ... , and knee dislocation ... Management #EM #Ortho
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Possible associated injuries ... Management: Simple, pain ... procedural sedation and reduction ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Possible associated injuries ... immobilizer • Ortho ... injury, difficult reduction ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
anatomic snuffbox, pain ... Possible associated injuries ... , perilunate dislocation ... ED Management: Pain ... Thumb spica • Ortho
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Possible associated injuries ... injury, elbow dislocation ... ED Management: Pain ... Type I, DC with ortho ... MetroHealth_EM #RadialHead
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
anatomic snuff box, pain ... Possible associated injuries ... ED Management: Pain ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... follow-up with orthopedics
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
to distal ulna, pain ... Possible associated injuries ... : Perilunate dislocation ... ED Management: Pain ... Splint: Volar • Ortho
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dorsal wrist, pain ... Possible associated injuries ... : Carpal fracture ... sedation and emergent reduction ... Sugar tong • Ortho
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... Possible associated injuries ... ED Management: Pain ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... • If stable reduction
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
fingertip) • Exam: Pain ... Possible associated injuries ... Digital block and reduction ... Finger splint • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic