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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Named based on anatomic ... epicondyle > radial ... dislocation + radial ... Posterior long arm ... #Sports #MSK
Radial Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Radial nerve is the nerve of elbow, wrist and digital extension.
Radial Nerve Anatomy ... of elbow, wrist ... #Nerve #Anatomy ... #diagnosis #neurology ... #orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
ulnar shaft with radial ... and missing the radial ... Exam: swollen elbow ... Posterior long arm ... #Proximal #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... capitellum (age 1), radial ... ), compartment syndrome ... Posterior long arm ... #MSK
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Extension C6, C7, C8 (radial ... Extension - C7, C8 (radial ... Extension - C7, C8 (radial ... damage to the radial ... nerve in the radial
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
proximal weakness, arms ... nerve pathology ... /Edrophonium test ... - Repetitive nerve ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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compression of nerve ... - Emergency Causes ... • Provocative Tests ... absent anal wink test ... #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Locked-in syndrome ... Nerves: Brainstem ... flexed at the elbow ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Neurologic deficit ... Neurologic injuries ... injury (25%) TEST ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic ... Posterior #Injury #msk