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Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
Hip Dislocation ... flexed and adducted ... associated with ... rotated #Dagnosis #EM ... #Ortho #Hip #Dislocation
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
dorsally, look for associated ... and PIP joints ... digit • Possible associated ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Scapholunate Dissociation ... onto outstretched hand ... extension • Possible associated ... consult: No (unless associated ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... movement • Possible associated ... procedural sedation and ... Splint: Sling-and-swath ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... joint in adults and ... onto outstretched hand ... olecranon • Possible associated ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
onto outstretched hand ... , perilunate dislocation ... pole fracture, associated ... scapholunate dissociation ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... In perilunate dislocation ... onto outstretched hand ... • Possible associated ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Management of status epilepticus

Big thanks to Dr. Grossman, one of MetroHealth's neurocritical care attendings for his
attendings for his ... - MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Management #Seizure #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #Neurology
Peripheral Neuropathy - Diagnostic Schema and Differential Diagnosis

Hereditary
Common Causes
Rapid Onset
Subacute/Chronic Onset
 - Multifocal
 - Focal
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Diagnostic Schema and ... - Focal - Diffuse ... Diagnosis #Schema #Algorithm ... #Causes #neurology
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
function of the DIP ... Exam: Swollen and ... extend • Possible associated ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand