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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... follow-up within ... MetroHealth_EM #RadialHead ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... syndrome • ED Management ... Type l, DC with ortho ... follow-up within ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
fracture • ED Management ... Simple, DC with ortho ... follow-up within ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Intern Pocket Cards - Daily Rounding and Disposition Checklist
Daily Checklist:
 • FEN/GI:
Daily Checklist ... review all IV meds ... Insurance for meds ... require outpatient follow-up ... #management #inpatient
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... extend thumb] most ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... with orthopedic followup ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Reduction of Patellar Dislocation 
Most patellar dislocations are lateral, and they often reduce on their own.
• usually pain meds ... ketorolac⁣⁣ • obtain post-reduction ... they should have follow-up ... week for early mobilization ... Dislocation #Procedure #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
on x-ray, the patient ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... known fracture, follow-up ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
Checklist Head ... - Dermal gel pads ... compression over elbows ... Proning #Nursing #Checklist ... #Management
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
joints are the most ... dislocation, due to EDS ... Finger splint • Ortho ... with orthopedic follow-up ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... risk of CV event, follow ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... they have one post ... medical and surgical management