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Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
ulnar shaft with radial ... posterior interosseous nerve ... most common), compartment ... syndrome, ligamentous ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior interosseous nerve ... contracture), compartment ... syndrome • ED ... Management: Pain ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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, median nerve injury ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... injury) • ED Management ... Distal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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auto-PEEP, Abdominal compartment ... syndrome, Vascular ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #algorithm #treatment ... #management
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
irreversible muscle and nerve ... after long bone fractures ... fibula) and hip fractures ... including DM • Treatment ... #treatment
Compartment Syndrome Pearls
A vicious cycle of increased pressure within a facial compartment leading to compression of
Compartment Syndrome ... to muscles and nerves ... onset of ischemia Treatment ... constrictive • Reduce fracture ... #management #pathophysiology