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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Interphalangeal Joint ... dislocation, due to EDS ... with orthopedic follow-up ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Fracture of distal ... radial-ulnar joint ... joint (DRUJ) ... onto outstretched hand ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
extensor tendon distal ... to the DIP joint ... with orthpedic follow-up ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Management #Hand
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
, distal radioulnar ... joint injury, interosseous ... DC with ortho follow-up ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Salter Harris Physeal Injury Classification

S - Straight through - Type I - Separation through the physis
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metaphyses L - Lower ... the epiphysis, and ... into the joint ... #SALTR #Diagnosis ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... most common major joint ... DC with ortho follow-up ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
dislocated major joint ... Most common major joint ... DC with ortho follow-up ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Framework Bone/Joint ... Leg Pain: • Fracture ... onset - Intense joint ... Inability to move the joint ... #lower #extremity
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Differential Diagnosis ... Arthritis: • Joint ... arthropathy • 90% joints ... (hypertension, lower ... Vasculitis: • Distal
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
vesicular eruption • Joints ... , mucositis • Rash ... lower respiratory ... Palpable purpura, joint ... Palpable purpura (lower