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Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Orthopedic Essentials ... Stable fractures ... : Don't cause spinal ... fractures: Unable ... #diagnosis #localization
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
• If stable ... DC with orthopedic ... • Nonoperative managernent ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
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 ... injury) • ED Management ... Chauffer unless unable ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
tendon) • ED Management ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... Finger deformity caused ... • ED Management ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand
Webber Ankle Injury Classification

A: In a Supination-Adduction injury the fibula breaks first, with a fracture below
first, with a fracture ... In more severe cases ... These injuries are caused ... #Diagnosis #Orthopedics ... Ankle #Injury #Fracture
Maisonneuve Fracture
Proximal fibula fracture due to a twisting ankle injury. Associated syndesmotic and medial ankle complex
Maisonneuve Fracture ... are inherently unstable ... fractures of the ... #orthopedics #diagnosis ... #management
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... • Diagnosis: ... growth of fresh viable ... Hypovolemic Shock #Orthopedics ... #Emergencies #diagnosis
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... • Most common cause ... antibiotics once stable ... shows a small, stable ... #differential #causes
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
Breathing • Check chest ... If circulation unstable ... , 12-lead ECG, chest ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup