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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
x-ray review alignment ... anterior sail sign ... (LCL > MCL), coronoid ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
can't make A-OK sign ... ), ligamentous injury ... (LCL > MCL), brachial ... artery injury ... fracture • ED Management
Webber Ankle Injury Classification

A: In a Supination-Adduction injury the fibula breaks first, with a fracture below
Webber Ankle Injury ... They arealmost all ... document the degree instability ... #Diagnosis #Orthopedics ... #Webber #Ankle
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
x-ray review alignment ... anterior sail sign ... can't make A-OK sign ... brachial artery injury ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
carpal bones should ... "Terry Thomas" sign ... • Due to injury ... scapholunate interosseous ligament ... carpal bones should
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
Block OK • Shoulder ... • Low foot and ankle ... shatt fracture • Elbow ... document detailed neurologic ... #Management #Regional
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Neurologic deficit ... Neurologic injuries ... drawers, and special ligament ... -->>>> LINK TO ACL ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... Applied from below elbow ... open fracture of ankle ... Used acutely in management ... #management #hardware
Foster Maneuver (half somersault maneuver) for Treatment of BPPV
Some patient find this maneuver more easier with
face your right elbow ... while you're on all ... turned to the shoulder ... positional #vertigo #neurology ... #physicalexam #management