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Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
(Shoulder, Elbow ... fully as a test ... Hip Dislocation ... of dash board injury ... #Shoulder #Elbow
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
joint dislocations ... and PIP joints ... degrees of flexion; lateral ... Hyperextension injury ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... most common major joint ... Fractures (medial/lateral ... ), ligamentous injury ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
On lateral wrist ... capitate ("apple") should ... tea cup") which should ... , median nerve injury ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Sacroiliac Distraction Test

The examiner applies downward and lateral pressure to the bilateral ASIS , the effect
applies downward and lateral ... ASIS , the effect ... injury dysfunction ... #physicalexam #hip ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Tenderness to lateral ... distal radioulnar joint ... , elbow dislocation ... fracture • ED Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
(25%) TEST FOR: ... Check hip and ankle ... joints for associated ... (small) of the lateral ... #msk #clinical
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Applied from below elbow ... The wrist is held ... fracture of ankle joint ... dislocation, to ... Used acutely in management
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Presentation: Injury ... Hyperreflexia develops later ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... should be ordered ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management