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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... carpal bone. ... common carpal bone ... #Triquetrum #Fracture ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Subtrochanteric Femur Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Subtrochanteric region spans 5 cm distally from the
in elderly Causes ... young people) • Osteoporosis ... damage weakens the bone ... #msk #orthopedics ... #differential #causes
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
carpal bone. ... common carpal bone ... dislocation • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Pathologic / Fragility Fractures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Tumours
 - See Bone Lesions Scheme
Paget's Disease
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Pathologic / Fragility Fractures ... Tumours - See Bone ... #Fragility #Fractures ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Orthopedics ... #Causes
Medium (Elevated) Risk Osteoporosis Decision Aid - Elevated RISK (range: low - elevated - high)

The Osteoporosis
decision aid It uses ... patient's risk of bone ... fracture based ... #Management #PrimaryCare ... #Osteoporosis #
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
injuries: Carpal fracture ... trapezium, capitate, triquetrum ... radial styloid fracture ... injury • ED Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
between all carpal bones ... between all carpal bones ... follow-up with orthopedics ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Orthopedic Platings, Nails and Screws
Bohler’s Stirrup: U shaped device to hold a Steinmann pin and applying
Orthopedic Platings ... skull traction in case ... no calcar, with osteoporosis ... Nails #Screws #Orthopedics ... #management #indications
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... event after long bone ... fractures in young ... stabilization of long bone ... Hypovolemic Shock #Orthopedics
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... Used acutely in management ... bones of extremities ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics ... #management #hardware