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Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
, Burst Fracture ... , Chance Fracture ... Stable fractures ... : Don't cause spinal ... Bilateral facet joints dislocation
Causes of Common Accidental and Non-Accidental Pediatric Fractures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Accidental Trauma
 - Distal Radius
Causes of Common ... Non-Accidental Pediatric Fractures ... ) - Clavicle Fracture ... Tibia Fibular Fracture ... #Causes #Peds #
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Embolism (e.g. fractured ... to Vessel (dislocation ... /fracture) • Hemarthrosis ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Diplopia - Double Vision - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical Pearls:
 • Diplopia is almost always binocular.
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... for intracranial masses ... Cataract/Lens Dislocation ... Orbital Floor Fracture ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
Traumatic Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Surface Injury:
 • Corneal Abrasion
 • Ultraviolet Keratitis
 • Chemical
Rim/Mid-facial Fracture ... Orbital Floor Fracture ... / Retrobulbar Fracture ... Lens: Cataract, dislocation ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
Causes of Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Always assess for red flags. If no red flags,
Causes of Back Pain ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... pain, high energy trauma ... of neoplasm • Fracture ... #Causes
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints, Casts ... supracondylar fracture ... , NOF fracture, ... reduction of hip dislocation ... exsanguinating pelvic trauma
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Causes of Dizziness ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Temporal Bone Fracture ... • Ethanol - Trauma ... #Causes
Stool Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Affected Pelvic Floor 
 - Trauma/Surgery
   • Surgery: Anorectal,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pelvic Floor - Trauma ... Bowel • Pelvic Fracture ... Sclerosis • Tumors/Trauma ... #Causes
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
: ~25% cases. ... Fractures-> Femur ... Avulsion fractures ... SEGOND FRACTURE: ... Avulsion fracture