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Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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the most common orthopedic ... • Most common orthopedic ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... finger traps • Splint ... Chauffer with orthopedic
Ankle and Hindfoot Fractures - Quick Reference on Acute Orthopedic Management

#Management #Orthopedics #Ankle #Hindfoot #Fractures #Followup
Reference on Acute Orthopedic ... #Management #Orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
still needs to be sent ... a thumb spica splint ... follow-up with Orthopedics ... follow-up with PCP or orthopedics ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
immobilize • Splint ... : Extension splint ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
), compartment syndrome ... Pain control • Splint ... DC with orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
Rotator Cuff Syndrome ... Rotator #Cuff #Syndrome ... #orthopedics #diagnosis
Spinal Cord Injury Syndromes
Complete, Incomplete, Paraplegia, Tetraplegia
Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndromes:
 - Brown Sequard Syndrome
 - Anterior
Spinal Cord Injury Syndromes ... Brown Sequard Syndrome ... Anterior Cord Syndrome ... Posterior Cord Syndrome ... - Central Cord Syndrome
Central Cord Syndromes
 - Anterior Cord Syndrome
 - Central Cord Syndrome
 - Brown Sequard Syndrome

#CentralCord #Syndromes
Central Cord Syndromes ... Anterior Cord Syndrome ... - Central Cord Syndrome ... Brown Sequard Syndrome ... #CentralCord #Syndromes
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
– compartment syndrome ... with ulnar gutter splint ... weeks Urgent orthopedics ... Management #Referral #Orthopedics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
), compartment syndrome ... Pain control • Splint ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics