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Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Orthopedic Dislocations ... Diagnosis and Management ... • Posterior dislocation ... by traction and ... Hip #Diagnosis #Management
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... - ED Management ... glenoid) • ED Management ... reduction • Splint ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Scapholunate Dissociation ... diagnosis scapholunate dissociation ... • ED Management ... immobilize • Splint ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Retained wood splinter removal on POCUS

Retained wood piece in volar fingertip-22 days ago. X-rays neg. Diagnosed
Retained wood splinter ... RJonesSonoEM #wood #splinter ... ultrasound #removal #extraction ... #foreignbody
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... stabilized by splint ... reduction of hip dislocation ... Used acutely in management ... #Orthopedics #management
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... , 80% of elbow dislocations ... fracture • ED Management ... orthopedics • Splint ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation ... tendon) • ED Management ... reduction • Splint ... : Finger splint ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
a thumb spica splint ... , perilunate dislocation ... • ED Management ... immobilize • Splint ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... In perilunate dislocation ... injury • ED Management ... reduction • Splint ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... the radial head dislocation ... Pain control • Splint ... • Nonoperative managernent ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management