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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 ... : Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... immobilize • Splint ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Unstable Cervical Spine Fractures 
The common mnemonic “Jefferson Bit Off A Hangman’s Thumb,” is used to
Cervical Spine Fractures ... Bilateral Facet Dislocation ... Atlanto-occipital Dislocation ... Atlanto-axial Dislocation ... #Trauma #Orthopedics
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... , 80% of elbow dislocations ... , complex = fracture ... orthopedics • Splint ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... immobilize • Splint ... unless associated fracture ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
greater tuberosity fracture ... Bankart lesions (5%, fracture ... reduction • Splint ... consult: No (unless fracture ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Hamate Fracture on Wrist X-Ray

- point tenderness over the hamate should raise suspicion for a fracture,
Hamate Fracture ... suspicion for a fracture ... can be splinted ... ED with a volar splint ... WristXRay #Radiology #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... immobilize • Splint ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Common Types of Elbow Trauma - Comparison Table
 - RADIAL HEAD SUBLUXATION (nursemaid's elbow) 
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Types of Elbow Trauma ... - RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... - ELBOW DISLOCATION ... SUPRACONDYLAR FRACTURE ... Orthopedics #Elbow #Trauma
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... reduction • Splint ... : Finger splint ... a concomitant fracture ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
on the side of trauma ... dislocation ... on the side of trauma ... opposite side of trauma ... #Orthopedics #MSK