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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
tender DIP joint ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and PIP joints ... ) • ED Management ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Biceps Tension Test 

To perform the Biceps Tension Test supinate the arm, abduct the shoulder to
Biceps Tension Test ... to 90 degrees, flex ... Video via @open_michigan ... #Biceps #Tension ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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onto outstretched hand ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
sustained as "fight bites ... "fight bite", Keflex ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... depressed deep tendon ... reflexes ... of GBS, and establish ... #diagnosis #management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
), compartment syndrome ... DC with orthopedic ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Proximal #MSK
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... hip fractures in ... • Diagnosis: ... reflex activity ... bulbocarvenosus reflex
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
), compartment syndrome ... • ED Management ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #MSK