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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
hinge joint; ROM ... = hinge joint; ... follow-up within ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Dislocation #IPJoint
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
function of the DIP joint ... tender DIP joint ... follow-up within ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... most common major joint ... onto outstretched hand ... DC with ortho follow-up ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... distal radioulnar joint ... DC with ortho follow-up ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
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 #Orthopedics
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
distal radial-ulnar joint ... radial-ulnar joint ... DRUJ, always followed ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
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 ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... Lower Limb and Pelvis ... of ankle joint/ ... skeletal traction of lower ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics