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Classification of Hip Fracture According to Anatomical Fracture Site. Hip fractures are anatomically classified in relation
Classification of Hip ... Hip fractures are ... relation to the hip ... , and those below ... Anatomy #Ortho #EM
Selected Treatments for Hip Fracture. Panel A shows internal fixation with multiple screws for a nondisplaced
Treatments for Hip ... with a sliding hip ... hemiarthroplasty and ... a total hip arthroplasty ... Management #Ortho #EM
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
Fracture of the ... Pain along ulnar aspect ... of the hand - ... ulnar part of hand ... injury of dominant hand
Odontoid Fractures 
Type I  [Stable]  - Avulsion of the tip 
Type II [Unstable] -
Odontoid Fractures ... Avulsion of the tip ... II [Unstable] - Fracture ... Ill [Unstable] - Fracture ... junction of odontoid and
Patients with large hip fractures often present with an externally rotated and shortened lower extremity. However,
Patients with large hip ... fractures often ... externally rotated and ... patients with hip ... fractures that
Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
Hip Dislocation ... flexed and adducted ... a femoral head fracture ... abducted and externally ... rotated #Dagnosis #EM
Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Pelvic and Lower Limbs
Letournel Classification Acetabular Fractures:
 • Simple Types: Anterior column,
Classification - Pelvic and ... incomplete and ... Occurs on lateral aspect ... Occurs on central aspect ... Occurs on medial aspect
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... most commonly fractured ... carpal instability and ... onto outstretched hand ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... Exam: Swollen and ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand