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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
joint dislocations ... prevent radial and ulnar ... ) • ED Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Pathogenesis, clinical, and radiographic findings

Trauma, Fall on, outstretched arm, Overhead throwing => Abduction
strength of muscle, tendon ... and underlying bone ... capsule or bone ... signs #symptoms #msk ... #orthopedics #pathophysiology
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
dislocated major joint ... of shoulder dislocations ... fracture (10%), bony ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
disruption (may be bony ... terminal extensor tendon ... DIP joint that ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
between all carpal bones ... should be 1-2 mm ... should be 1-2 mm ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
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JointHip Dysplasia ... Patellofemoral Syndrome ... Patella (e.g., Tendon ... Rupture, Dislocation ... Deformity #Limp #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
fractured carpal bone ... common carpal bone ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Extreme Patellofemoral Joint Instability (PFJI)

In this video you can see an extreme rare case of bilateral
Patellofemoral Joint ... 4️⃣core, and hip ... #PhysicalExam #Sports ... #Orthopedics #Knee ... #msk
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
Block OK • Shoulder ... digit injuries • Hip ... • Low foot and ankle ... fracture • Both bone ... #Management #Regional
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... pressure to the point ... affected part should ... tibia/fibula) and hip ... Hypovolemic Shock #Orthopedics