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Rib Fracture on POCUS

There is an interruption in the continuity of this bone (rib), indicated by
Rib Fracture on ... representing a fracture ... fractures. ... #Fracture #POCUS ... #msk
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
pads (anterior & posterior ... • ED Management ... : Pain control ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... humerus; simple = no fracture ... , complex = fracture ... + radial head fracture ... coronoid process fracture
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Fracture • Most ... common elbow fracture ... cortex • If a fracture ... supracondylar fracture ... Supracondylar #Fracture
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Monteggia Fracture ... Fracture of proximal ... recall where the fracture ... 4-10 • Ulna fracture ... #Monteggia #Fracture
Rib Fracture on POCUS

Instead of poorly-sensitive and time-consuming chest xray for rib fracture, instead just “Point
Rib Fracture on ... for rib fracture ... #Fracture #POCUS ... #ultrasound #msk ... #clinical
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Galeazzi Fracture ... Fracture of distal ... : Pain control ... • Splint: Posterior ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Finger Fracture on POCUS 

50yo female presents with 5th finger pain after her dog pulled on
Finger Fracture ... Resolution: Splint fracture ... . 1 hr later, fracture ... #Finger #Fracture ... #POCUS #clinical
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
Rib fractures on ... at the site of pain ... as a step off / fracture ... #Rib #fracture # ... POCUS #clinical
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... joint needs to be clinically ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... : Pain control, ... #Orthopedics #MSK