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Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... Exam: swollen elbow ... posterior interosseous nerve ... ED Management: Pain ... DC with orthopedic
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... anterior interosseous nerve ... Management: Simple, pain ... Complex, involve orthopedics ... Complex, pending orthopedic
Ultrasound-Guided Regional Nerve Blocks in Emergency Medicine: Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
Uses in the Emergency Department:
Ultrasound-Guided ... distal humerus fractures ... and elbow dislocations ... #block #ultrasound ... #anesthesia #pocus
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... onto outstretched hand ... anterior interosseous nerve ... ED Management: Pain ... II-IV, pending orthopedic
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
ED Management: Pain ... hematoma block or ulnar ... nerve block), immobilize ... object) • Splint: Ulnar ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Tinel's Test of the Ulnar Nerve

Perform a Tinel's at the cubital tunnel by percussing the ulnar
to recreate pain ... , numbness, and ... nerve. ... #Nerve #elbow # ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Radial Nerve Block on POCUS
Identification of the radial nerve in the right upper arm just proximal
Radial Nerve Block ... proximal to the elbow ... distal radius fracture ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... #anesthesia #pain
Pericapsular Nerve Group Block (PENG) on POCUS

PENG block: Injection between iliopubic eminence and psoas tendon for
Pericapsular Nerve ... iliopubic eminence and ... tendon for hip fracture ... #Block #POCUS #ultrasound ... #clinical #anesthesia
Ultrasound Guided Brachial Plexus Nerve Block on POCUS
Mid-shaft humerus fracture, 10/10 pain, 350mcg fentanyl and no
Ultrasound Guided ... Brachial Plexus Nerve ... Mid-shaft humerus fracture ... for the anechoic anesthetic ... #pain #anesthesia
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... nerve damage in ... - Intense pain ... days, the local pain ... progresses to anaesthesia