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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
not seen on x-ray ... patient still needs ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
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Salter Harris I 
Straight through
- Pediatric Fractures ... be visible on X-ray ... orthopedics in ... #Peds #Orthopedics ... #Diagnosis #Management
Rib Fracture on POCUS

There is an interruption in the continuity of this bone (rib), indicated by
POCUS There is ... superior to X-ray ... in diagnosing rib ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #msk
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
the DIP joint needs ... to be clinically ... Finger #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Rib Fracture on POCUS

Instead of poorly-sensitive and time-consuming chest xray for rib fracture, instead just “Point
POCUS Instead ... time-consuming chest ... xray for rib fracture ... #POCUS #ultrasound ... #msk #clinical
Radius Fracture on POCUS
Great example of the use of POCUS to diagnose a fracture of a
Radius Fracture ... to diagnose a fracture ... Could also do X-ray ... #POCUS #clinical ... #bone #msk #orthopedics
Skull Fracture on POCUS
7 month-old after a fall and temporal swelling. normal neuro exam.  POCUS
Skull Fracture on ... Being able to diagnose ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #pediatrics ... #peds
Humeral Head Growth Plate on Shoulder POCUS

A 15yo male presents with shoulder pain. Which of the
Plate on Shoulder POCUS ... following is his diagnosis ... mistaken for a fracture ... #MSK #Peds #Pediatrics ... #clinical #ultrasound
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
validation beyond a clinical ... diagnosis; the ... course based on chest ... completely replace x-ray ... POCUS #clinical
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
This patient’s clinical ... exam findings and clinical ... on a chest x-ray ... wall, a chest x-ray ... following high speed