8 results
POCUS for distal radius fracture reduction confirmation. 
Avoid unnecessary check x-ray trips by confirming reduction using
radius fracture ... Also - hematoma ... #POCUS #Radius ... #Fracture #Reduction ... #MSK
Rib Fracture on POCUS

There is an interruption in the continuity of this bone (rib), indicated by
POCUS There is ... continuity of this bone ... to X-ray in diagnosing ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #msk
Radius Fracture on POCUS
Great example of the use of POCUS to diagnose a fracture of a
Radius Fracture ... Could also do X-ray ... #Fracture #POCUS ... #clinical #bone ... #msk #orthopedics
Radial Head Elbow Fracture with displaced Fat Pads
Intra-Articular Fracture of the Elbow with displaced fat pads
Radial Head Elbow ... So even in a case ... #Head #Elbow #Fracture ... #trauma #clinical ... #radiology #msk
Sternal fracture on POCUS. 

It’s super easy! Place linear probe in long axis over point of
disruption of bony ... cortex, +/- hematoma ... Xray read as normal ... #Clinical #POCUS ... #ultrasound
Finger Fracture on POCUS 

50yo female presents with 5th finger pain after her dog pulled on
Finger Fracture ... perform single post-reduction ... x-ray. ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #MSK
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
Be wary of the bone ... associated overlying hematoma ... completely replace x-ray ... POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #trauma
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) subluxation 
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU), is the must ulnar of the
extends from the elbow ... tendon, MRI or ultrasound ... therapy (patient’s education ... #subluxation #clinical ... Orthopedics #Wrist #msk