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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
: Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... associated scapholunate dissociation ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
Hip Dislocation ... - Posterior dislocation ... a femoral head fracture ... #Dagnosis #EM #Ortho ... #Classification
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Scapholunate Dissociation ... distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... unless associated fracture ... or dislocation)
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... common carpal bone fracture ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... radius or ulna fractures
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... common major joint dislocation ... , complex = fracture ... triad = posterior dislocation ... + radial head fracture
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... common major joint dislocation ... greater tuberosity fracture ... Bankart lesions (5%, fracture ... consult: No (unless fracture
Radial Head Fracture Classification - I: Minimally displaced fracture ≤2 mm. II: Fracture fragment displaced >2
Radial Head Fracture ... II: Fracture fragment ... Associated elbow dislocation ... Diagnosis #EM #Ortho ... #ALiEM
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
injury, elbow dislocation ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... Elbow #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Ankle Fractures: Lauge-Hansen Classification - Supination-Adduction (SAD)  #Clinical #EM #Ortho #Ankle #Fracture #SupinationAdduction #SAD #ALiEM
Ankle Fractures: ... Lauge-Hansen Classification ... #EM #Ortho #Ankle ... #Fracture #SupinationAdduction ... #SAD #ALiEM
Ankle Fractures: Lauge-Hansen Classification - Pronation-Abduction (PAB) #Clinical #EM #Ortho #Ankle #Fracture #PronationAbduction #PAB #ALiEM
Ankle Fractures: ... Lauge-Hansen Classification ... #EM #Ortho #Ankle ... #Fracture #PronationAbduction ... #PAB #ALiEM