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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 ... associated scapholunate dissociation ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
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)
Heel Strike Test for Femoral Fracture

The heel strike, an axial force on the femur, can be
Heel Strike Test ... for Femoral Fracture ... possible femur fractures ... #Fracture #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Fulcrum Test for Femoral Stress Fracture

The fulcrum test evaluates for femoral stress fractures.
The examiner places one
Fracture The ... fractures. ... a femur stress fracture ... #Stress #Fracture ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
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
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 ... #MSK
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
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... In perilunate dislocation ... summary: • Dorsal dislocation ... injuries: Carpal fracture ... radial styloid fracture
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation ... associated avulsion fractures ... involved and the dislocation ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... a concomitant fracture
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... POSTERIOR DISLOCATION ... Fractures-> Femur ... Avulsion fractures ... SEGOND FRACTURE: