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Open Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
Gustilo-Anderson Classification:
 • Type I
   - Wound <
Open Fractures: ... Mechanisms, Clinical Features ... #Open #Fractures ... Complications #MSK ... #Orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... associated with missed fractures ... , perilunate dislocation ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
associated injuries: Fractures ... Complex, involve orthopedics ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Sports #MSK
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
Pelvic Ring Fractures ... Mechanisms, Clinical Features ... bilateral rami fractures ... dislocation ... #MSK #diagnosis
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... radius or ulna fractures ... Discharge with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Sports #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Radial head fractures ... injury, elbow dislocation ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... Discharge with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Gustilo-Anderson Classification for Open Fractures

Antibiotic regimen for open fractures is determined by the severity of the
for Open Fractures ... fractures is determined ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Open #Fractures ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
patients with fractures ... immobilize; if open ... consult: No (unless open ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #MSK
Hippocratic Shoulder Reduction 
Shoulder reduction is the process of returning the shoulder to its normal position
following a shoulder dislocation ... not successful, open ... of associated fractures ... Shoulder #Reduction #MSK ... PhysicalExam #Procedure #Orthopedics