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Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... cervical spine injury ... TRACTION: Apply skin ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics ... equipment #traction #devices
Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Pelvic and Lower Limbs
Letournel Classification Acetabular Fractures:
 • Simple Types: Anterior column,
Orthopedic Fracture ... Classification of Femoral Shaft ... that divides the ... Tarsometatarsal Injury ... #Lower #Limbs #Orthopedics
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
Contact orthopedic ... • Femoral shaft ... • Any injury ... neurovascular injury ... Management #Regional #Anesthesia
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... after an acute injury ... over the involved skin ... area of erythema, skin ... of spinal cord injury
Soft Tissue Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Septic
 • Septic Bursitis
 • Necrotizing Fasciitis
 • Septic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Labral Injury ... Lesion Bone • Fracture ... Skin/Fascia ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... Any implantable devices ... Pulmonary exam - Skin ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic