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Odontoid Fractures 
Type I  [Stable]  - Avulsion of the tip 
Type II [Unstable] -
Odontoid Fractures ... #Odontoid #Fractures ... #Types #Classification ... #TypeIII #Trauma ... #Orthopedics #Dens
Unstable Cervical Spine Fractures 
The common mnemonic “Jefferson Bit Off A Hangman’s Thumb,” is used to
Cervical Spine Fractures ... remember the unstable fractures ... Subluxation By Sarah Sanders ... CervicalSpine #Fractures ... #Trauma #Orthopedics
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
Pelvic Ring Fractures ... Mechanisms, Clinical Features ... bilateral rami fractures ... #PelvicRing #Fractures ... Grades #Grading #Orthopedics
ANKLE FRACTURES: Lauge-Hansen Classification 
- Describes position of foot and mechanism of injury. Fx
progresses from Stage
ANKLE FRACTURES: ... Lauge-Hansen Classification ... #Diagnosis #Orthopedics ... #Ankle #Fractures ... Lauge #Hansen #Classification
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Orthopedic Essentials ... - Spinal Trauma ... Stable fractures ... bear Unstable fractures ... #Orthopedics #diagnosis
Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Pelvic and Lower Limbs
Letournel Classification Acetabular Fractures:
 • Simple Types: Anterior column,
Orthopedic Fracture ... Acetabular Fractures ... Segmental fractures ... discontinuity Sanders ... #Lower #Limbs #Orthopedics
The Pre-hospital Management of Pelvic Fractures - An Algorithm for the Application of Pelvic Binders in
Management of Pelvic Fractures ... - An Algorithm ... in Trauma #Management ... #Prehospital #Trauma ... #Pelvic #Binders
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
Anesthesiafor Trauma ... • Low foot and ankle ... fractures Contact ... after requested by Trauma ... Regional #Anesthesia #Trauma
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... of ankle joint/ ... injury • PELVIC BINDER ... exsanguinating pelvic trauma ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Fractures-> Femur ... Check hip and ankle ... Avulsion fractures ... Consider trauma/ ... vascular/orthopedic