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Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Here’s a quick summary ... Axillary nerve injury ... neurovascular injury ... #Anterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... Here's a quick summary ... • Due to injury ... onto outstretched hand ... • ED Management
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Here’s a quick summary ... ), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury ... #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Hip) - Diagnosis ... and Management ... of dash board injury ... knee are flexed ... #Management #Summary
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Here's quick summary ... onto outstretched hand ... , median nerve injury ... • ED Management ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Here's a quick summary ... Hyperextension injury ... #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
about the acute management ... fractures, patella dislocation ... , and knee dislocation ... Mary Haas #Diagnosis ... #Management #EM
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... Here’s a quick summary ... onto outstretched hand ... syndrome, ligamentous injury ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
MSK - Fractures, dislocations ... may be severe and ... Electricity #Evaluation #Diagnosis ... #Management #Emergency ... #Algorithm
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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- Differential Diagnosis ... and Management ... Summary Trauma ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Management #Summary