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Unstable Cervical Spine Fractures 
The common mnemonic “Jefferson Bit Off A Hangman’s Thumb,” is used to
Cervical Spine Fractures ... The common mnemonic ... used to remember the ... unstable fractures ... #Trauma #Orthopedics
Scaphoid Fracture
Fractures can compromise the blood supply leading to avascular necrosis (AVN) and degenerative wrist disease.
Scaphoid Fracture ... Fractures can compromise ... fracture, the higher ... rev.med #Scaphoid #Fracture ... #orthopedics #sports
Odontoid Fractures 
Type I  [Stable]  - Avulsion of the tip 
Type II [Unstable] -
Odontoid Fractures ... - Avulsion of the ... II [Unstable] - Fracture ... Ill [Unstable] - Fracture ... TypeIII #Trauma #Orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
The scaphoid is ... the most commonly ... follow-up with Orthopedics ... follow-up with PCP or orthopedics ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... commonly fractured ... common carpal bone fracture ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Hamate Fracture on Wrist X-Ray

- point tenderness over the hamate should raise suspicion for a fracture,
Hamate Fracture ... tenderness over the ... be splinted in the ... prompt outpatient orthopedics ... Radiology #MSK #Orthopedics
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
Fracture of the ... trauma, falls onto the ... ulnar aspect of the ... weeks Urgent orthopedics ... Management #Referral #Orthopedics
Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Upper Limbs
Neer Classification of Proximal Humeral head Fractures:
 • 1-part
 • 2-part:
Orthopedic Fracture ... disruption of the ... dislocation of the ... the radial head ... #Upper #Limbs #Orthopedics
Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
SALTR Mnemonic 

Salter Harris I 
Straight through
with pediatric orthopedics ... with pediatric orthopedics ... Fracture of the ... Fracture of the ... Pediatrics #Peds #Orthopedics
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
Reference Guide - Orthopedic ... of a series of orthopedic ... ankle and hindfoot fractures ... Emergency Orthopedics ... Injuries #Patella #Fracture