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Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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injury. ... onto outstretched hand ... , acute carpal tunnel ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... onto outstretched hand ... follow-up with orthopedics ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
associated injuries: Carpal ... , median nerve injury ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Dislocation #Wrist #Carpal ... #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
commonly fractured carpal ... Discharge with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
Sign) for ACL Injury ... 3rd of the calf and ... acl #anterior #cruciate ... physicalexam #sports #msk ... #orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
instability and ... onto outstretched hand ... follow-up with Orthopedics ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Sports #MSK
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Ask about precipitating ... causes of syncope and ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Ddxof
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... ), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Sports #MSK
Lachman Test for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury

In this patient the test is positive on the
Test for Anterior Cruciate ... Ligament (ACL) Injury ... positive on the right and ... #knee #sports #msk ... #orthopedics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
: Hyperflexion injury ... Discharge with orthpedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK