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Open Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
Gustilo-Anderson Classification:
 • Type I
   - Wound <
: • Type I ... comminution • Type ... comminution • Type ... coverage • Type ... #MSK #Orthopedics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
consult: No, if Type ... l; Yes, if Types ... • Disposition: Type ... within 1week; Types ... #Elbow #Radiology
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
supination if types ... Disposition Types ... children Type ... #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
consult: No, if Type ... I; Yes, if Types ... • Disposition: Type ... within 1 week; Types ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
bones should be ... • Due to injury ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Change in clinical ... Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type ... post op Cardiology ... events or death (CARP