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Rib Fracture on POCUS

There is an interruption in the continuity of this bone (rib), indicated by
POCUS There is ... superior to X-ray ... #Fracture #POCUS ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #msk
Shoulder X-Ray Interpretation Checklist
1. Assess glenohumeral alignment
2. Outline the proximal humerus
3. Assess acromioclavicular joint and coracoclavicular
Shoulder X-Ray Interpretation ... Outline the proximal humerus ... Assess the ribs ... #interpretation ... #radiology #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 ... #ultrasound #msk ... #clinical
Hill Sachs Lesion of the posterior humeral head on Ultrasound

 A Hill–Sachs lesion, or Hill–Sachs fracture,
anteroinferior glenoid rim ... Ultrasound Site - MSK ... #Ultrasound #MSK ... #Sports #Clinical ... #Orthopedics #POCUS
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Pathogenesis, clinical, and radiographic findings

Trauma, Fall on, outstretched arm, Overhead throwing => Abduction
Pathogenesis, clinical ... on axillary x-ray ... Posterosuperior humeral ... rests against rim ... signs #symptoms #msk
Hill-Sachs Lesion on Ultrasound 

Unlike normal variant irregular bare area (arrowhead) under infraspinatus, a Hill-Sachs lesion
dislocation involves the humeral ... Lesion #Ultrasound #MSK ... #POCUS #Humerus ... #Clinical #Comparison ... #XRay
Rib Subluxation on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

60ish yo patient presents with left sided CP, SOB,
Rib Subluxation ... Care Ultrasound (POCUS ... CXR and CTA Chest ... #Subluxation #POCUS ... #Clinical #MSK
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 ... This post will focus ... defaulting to a normal interpretation ... wall, a chest x-ray
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
POCUS 1. look ... validation beyond a clinical ... course based on chest ... completely replace x-ray ... POCUS #clinical