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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
bones should be 1- ... bones should be 1- ... ) • Disposition ... orthopedics in 1 ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
tendon), mallet finger ... reduction • Splint: Finger ... unstable) • Disposition ... follow-up within 1 ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... , 80% of elbow dislocations ... if complex • Disposition ... follow-up within 1 ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... In perilunate dislocation ... dorsally and no longer ... consult: Yes • Disposition ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... exclude Mallet finger ... consult: No • Disposition ... follow-up within 1 ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
: Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... ) • Disposition ... Orthopedics within 1 ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... the radial head dislocation ... consult: Yes • Disposition ... followup within 1 ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Shoulder Dislocation - Intraarticular Lidocaine Injection on POCUS
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Shoulder Dislocation ... Lidocaine Injection on POCUS ... disposition. ... Lidocaine #Injection #POCUS ... clinical #ultrasound #msk
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... consult: No • Disposition ... follow-up within 1 ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Finger Fracture on POCUS 

50yo female presents with 5th finger pain after her dog pulled on
Finger Fracture ... presents with 5th finger ... pre-test prob for dislocation ... awaited x-ray. 1 ... #ultrasound #MSK