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Odontoid Fractures 
Type I  [Stable]  - Avulsion of the tip 
Type II [Unstable] -
Type I [Stable ... Avulsion of the tip ... #Types #Classification ... #TypeIII #Trauma ... #Orthopedics #Dens
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
extension; flexor digitorum ... extension; flexor digitorum ... tendon), mallet finger ... reduction • Splint: Finger ... Discharge with orthopedic
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Orthopedic Essentials ... - Spinal Trauma ... OF SPINAL TRAUMA ... Stable fractures ... #Orthopedics #diagnosis
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Finger Examination ... the edge of the table ... extend at the PIP ... #Elsons #Test #Finger ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
the edge of the table ... to flex at the DIP ... known as Jersey finger ... #Test #Jersey #Finger ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... while deformed hip ... injury • PELVIC BINDER ... exsanguinating pelvic trauma ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Fractures-> Femur ... Check hip and ankle ... Consider trauma/ ... vascular/orthopedic ... msk #clinical #video