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Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
MINOR INJURIES ... deformity or neurologic ... injury: • On ... Injured Neurological ... status 0 Intact
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
Department Common Injuries ... System: CNS - Seizure ... , coma, spinal cord ... ED arrival MSK ... - Fractures, dislocations
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow Injuries ... always abnormal 3. ... a significant injury ... the proximal 2-3 ... #Xrays #Radiology
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
of Head Injuries ... Airway and cervical spine ... Post-traumatic seizure ... of basal skull fracture ... trama #pediatrics #peds
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
radial head (age 3) ... brachial artery injury ... #Elbow #Humerus ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... scapholunate space >3 ... Possible associated injuries ... Splint: Thumb spica ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
compression by fractured ... injuries 2. ... , Aspergillus 3. ... hypercoagulable states ... differential #algorithm
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Neurologic deficit ... Neurologic injuries ... 3. ... , Tibial nerve injured ... #msk #clinical
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
exertion/training - Seizures ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... extracellular fluid into injured ... obstruction 3. ... output: 200 ml/hr 3.
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Within the mid diaphysis of
Shin Splints) - MSK ... Radiology Imaging ... grade IV stress injury ... tibial stress injuries ... -sequences +/- fracture