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Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
(Shoulder, Elbow ... and Hip) - Diagnosis ... ) Shoulder Reduction ... Hip Reduction ... #Hip #Diagnosis
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
Mytomes - Segmental Innervation of Muscles
Shoulder	Abduction	C5	Axillary Nerve
Shoulder	Adduction	C6-C8	Thoracodorsal Nerve
Elbow	Flexion	C5	Musculocutaneous Nerve
Elbow	Extension	C7	Radial Nerve
Wrist	Extension	C6	Radial Nerve
Fingers	Flexion	C8	Median Nerve
Fingers	Abduction	T1	Ulnar Nerve
Hip	Flexion	L2	Nerve to Psoas
Hip	Extension	S1	Inferior Gluteal
Nerve Shoulder ... Thoracodorsal Nerve Elbow ... Radial Nerve Wrist ... #MuscleGroups #MSK ... Orthopedics #Neurology #Diagnosis
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
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
Reduction of Patellar Dislocation 
Most patellar dislocations are lateral, and they often reduce on their own.
Reduction of Patellar ... or recline with hips ... needed for the procedure ... crutches - they should ... #Procedure #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
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
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
PIP joints are ... Hyperextension injury ... Digital block and reduction ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK