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Rock Paper Scissors - Assessment of Nerve Damage in Upper Limb Injuries
Rock - Median Nerve
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Radius & Ulnar Fractures ... 4-6%), Humeral Shaft ... Fractures • Extension ... Thumb flexion at IP ... index finger at DIP
Patients with large hip fractures often present with an externally rotated and shortened lower extremity. However,
Patients with large hip ... fractures often ... patients with hip ... fractures that ... #Clinical #Radiology
Spiral fracture of the distal tibial shaft with 90 degrees of lateral angulation (so the lateral
Spiral fracture ... distal tibial shaft ... proximal fibular shaft ... fracture with mild ... #ortho #xray #radiology
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... most commonly fractured ... , follow-up with ... , follow-up with ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints, Casts ... while deformed hip ... HIP SPIKA: Spika ... 90º flexion at hip ... scoliosis #Splints #Casts
Hamate Fracture on Wrist X-Ray

- point tenderness over the hamate should raise suspicion for a fracture,
Hamate Fracture ... suspicion for a fracture ... orthopedics follow up ... and fractures with ... #WristXRay #Radiology
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... function of the DIP ... Finger deformity caused ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... common carpal bone fracture ... orthopedic follow-up ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Pertinent Chest x-ray Findings in the Trauma Patient and Implications
Respiratory distress without x-ray findings - Central
Pertinent Chest ... asphyxia Any rib fracture ... vessel injury Fracture ... Two or more rib fractures ... diagnosis #signs #radiology
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Galeazzi Fracture ... Fracture of distal ... radial shaft with ... distal radial shaft ... Radial #Distal #Radiology