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Rib Fracture on POCUS

There is an interruption in the continuity of this bone (rib), indicated by
POCUS There is ... continuity of this bone ... to X-ray in diagnosing ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #msk
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... disruption (may be bony ... PIP joint • Ortho ... Finger #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Management Be sure to assess ... flexed 70-900 • Ortho ... Metacarpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
extensor tendon), mallet ... Finger splint • Ortho ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
This is a Buckle fracture. Elevation in straight hyperechoic cortex of long bone. Distal smooth edged
cortex of long bone ... Distal smooth edged valley ... Always check comparison ... = Diagnosis - Resa ... #Clinical #POCUS
Radius Fracture on POCUS
Great example of the use of POCUS to diagnose a fracture of a
to diagnose a fracture ... of a long bone ... Could also do X-ray ... #POCUS #clinical ... #bone #msk #orthopedics
Purulent Ankle Joint on POCUS
Young patient 2 weeks status post ORIF of ankle fracture presents with
Ankle Joint on POCUS ... ORIF of ankle fracture ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #msk #infected ... #pus #abscess #tibiotalar
Sternal fracture on POCUS. 

It’s super easy! Place linear probe in long axis over point of
disruption of bony ... than CXR & can diagnose ... Xray read as normal ... #Clinical #POCUS ... #ultrasound
Humeral Head Growth Plate on Shoulder POCUS

A 15yo male presents with shoulder pain. Which of the
A 15yo male ... 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
diagnosis; the ... Be wary of the bone ... completely replace x-ray ... POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #trauma