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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
a thumb spica splint ... instability and ... onto outstretched hand ... immobilize • Splint ... Thumb spica • Ortho
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
carpal bone. ... Second most common carpal ... immobilize • Splint ... : Volar • Ortho ... #Wrist #Carpal
Supracondylar Fracture Classification - Type I: Non-displaced. Type II: Displaced with intact anterior cortex. Type III:
Supracondylar Fracture ... displacement (both anterior ... and posterior cortex ... Diagnosis #EM #Ortho ... Classification #ALiEM
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
greater tuberosity fracture ... reduction • Splint ... : Sling-and-swath ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
identified but anterior ... onto outstretched hand ... Pain control • Splint ... : Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... hindfoot fractures ... specifically patella fractures ... Management #EM #Ortho ... #Patella #Fracture
Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
a femoral head fracture ... Anterior dislocation ... #Dagnosis #EM #Ortho ... Classification #Anterior ... Posterior #Diagram #ALiEM
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
spacing between all carpal ... onto outstretched hand ... , scaphoid fracture ... immobilize • Splint ... Thumb spica • Ortho
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
review alignment (anterior ... onto outstretched hand ... Pain control • Splint ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Type l, DC with ortho
Lachman test in ACL-deficient Knee

This patient has pathologic varus alignment across the knee and a chronic
and a chronic ACL ... his alignment and ... clinical #video #PhysicalExam ... #Sports #Ortho ... #anterior #cruciate