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Evidence supports the Ottawa ankle rules as an accurate instrument for excluding fractures of the ankle
the Ottawa ankle rules ... as an accurate ... for excluding fractures ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Ortho #Sports
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
to remind the clinician ... about the acute management ... cards written by a team ... Haas #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Ortho #Knee
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
proximal portion as ... Possible associated injuries ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Possible associated injuries ... commonly, 60%; also ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
The Ottawa ankle rule is an excellent screening tool for patients with ankle and foot injuries.
ankle and foot injuries ... unlikely to miss clinically ... ankle and foot injuries ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Ortho #Sports
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Possible associated injuries ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
(@MarkRamzyDO, EM ... Hamilton, MD (EM ... This patient’s clinical ... : Pearls 50/50 Rule ... Pitfalls 50/50 Rule