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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
all carpal bones should ... all carpal bones should ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Dissociation #TerryThomas ... #Orthopedics #Sports
"Appropriate patient positioning for lumbar puncture and location of the L4/L5 intercostal space"-McMaster Textbook of Internal
lateral decubitus position ... flexed at knees and hips ... patient in a sitting position ... guidance in a prone position ... LumbarPuncture #Management
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Orthopedic Dislocations ... (Shoulder, Elbow ... and Management ... axis of femur #Orthopedics ... #Management #Summary
Causes of Bone/Joint Pain in Sickle Cell Disease
Vaso-occlusive pain:
 • Mechanism: ischemic pain
 • Can present
predispose to other orthopedic ... common sites: hip ... , shoulder ... • Differentiate ... SickleCell #Disease #differential
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
into a supine position ... remains in this position ... patient rolls onto his ... /her shoulder; The ... #physicalexam #management
Dystocia Maneuvers
1. McRoberts: hyperflexion/adduction of both hips (knees against lateral abdomen) - requires an assistant at
adduction of both hips ... rotate anterior shoulder ... rotate posterior shoulder ... mom in all-fours position ... obstetrics #obgyn #management
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Diagnosis and Management ... uremia) - PEX: Positional ... caustic ingestion, HIV ... ChestPain #Diagnosis #Management ... #Algorithm #differential
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... (glass holding position ... Used acutely in management ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics ... #management #hardware
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... • Initial Management ... affected part should ... tibia/fibula) and hip ... Hypovolemic Shock #Orthopedics
Orthopedic Platings, Nails and Screws
Bohler’s Stirrup: U shaped device to hold a Steinmann pin and applying
Orthopedic Platings ... thread tapping should ... plates Dynamic Hip ... infected non-union Hip ... #management #indications