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Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
(Shoulder, Elbow ... ) Shoulder Reduction ... Reduction: Dislocation ... of dash board injury ... #Shoulder #Elbow
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
rotated, extended arm ... Axillary nerve injury ... injection +/- procedural ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Hippocratic Shoulder Reduction 
Shoulder reduction is the process of returning the shoulder to its normal position
Reduction Shoulder ... The arm should be ... axillary nerve injury ... #Reduction #MSK ... #PhysicalExam #Procedure
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
pain control +/- procedural ... sedation and reduction ... Posterior long arm ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
tea cup") which should ... , median nerve injury ... sedation and emergent reduction ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
- C6, C7, C8 Elbow ... spared in this injury ... Dislocation - May ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... sensory #motor #arm
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... syndrome, ligamentous injury ... Posterior long arm ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS): Signs and Symptoms

Repetitive Overhead Activity, Scapular Dyskinesis -> Scapulohumeral mechanics become altered
Syndrome + Painful arc ... abduction + Neer's ... Hawkin's test - Forward ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #msk
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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variable gross wrist ... sedation and reduction ... Radius #Fracture #Forearm ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) subluxation 
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU), is the must ulnar of the
muscles of the forearm ... extends from the elbow ... ECU Subluxation diagnosed ... therapy (patient’s education ... #msk