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Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Possible associated injuries ... , acute carpal tunnel ... ) • ED Management ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
clinician about the acute ... management decisions ... from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... Haas #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Ortho #Knee
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Possible associated injuries ... ), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury ... Simple, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Possible associated injuries ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
: Hyperflexion injury ... Possible associated injuries ... PIP joint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Possible associated injuries ... Axillary nerve injury ... immobilizer • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Possible associated injuries ... syndrome, ligamentous injury ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... DC with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Possible associated injuries ... , median nerve injury ... • ED Management ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... Possible associated injuries ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Possible associated injuries ... brachial artery injury ... Type l, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK