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Supracondylar Elbow Fractures - Diagnosis, Radiographic Features and Management Guide

 - By Dr. Sarah Edwards 
@drsarahedwards
Elbow Fractures - Diagnosis ... Supracondylar #Fractures #Types ... #Gartland #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Radiology #Orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
• If stable ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
II-IV, pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
II-IV, pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Fracture #Elbow #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
Brady Management ... #HeartBlocks #Types ... #Classification ... #EKG #electrocardiogram ... #ecg #cardiology
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
• Most common type ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Gustilo-Anderson Classification for Open Fractures

Antibiotic regimen for open fractures is determined by the severity of the
Gustilo-Anderson Classification ... contamination and the type ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Open #Fractures #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
determine if stress test ... Obtain EKG if: ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Orthopedic Dislocations ... and Management ... slightly flexed • Types ... elbow fully as a test ... other end of the table
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Aldosterone, RTA Type ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... Elimination (see Table