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Unstable Cervical Spine Fractures 
The common mnemonic “Jefferson Bit Off A Hangman’s Thumb,” is used to
Bilateral Facet Dislocation ... Atlanto-occipital Dislocation ... Atlanto-axial Dislocation ... #Trauma #Orthopedics ... #Diagnosis
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... scapholunate interosseous ligament ... follow-up with orthopedics ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Orthopedic Essentials ... LF: Ligamentum ... Bilateral facet joints dislocation ... Classification #Orthopedics ... #diagnosis #localization
Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
Hip Dislocation ... - Posterior dislocation ... a femoral head fracture ... externally rotated #Dagnosis ... Posterior #Diagram #ALiEM
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
: Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... follow-up with Orthopedics ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
Reference Guide - Orthopedic ... from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... , patella dislocation ... , and knee dislocation ... Mary Haas #Diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... Complex, involve orthopedics ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
ANKLE FRACTURES: Lauge-Hansen Classification 
- Describes position of foot and mechanism of injury. Fx
progresses from Stage
ANKLE FRACTURES: ... tear) #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Ankle ... #Fractures #Lauge ... Classification #ALiEM
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
Posterior hip dislocation ... • Anterior hip dislocation ... shearing injury -> Ligaments ... #msk #diagnosis ... signs #symptoms #orthopedics
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
, posterior Sl ligaments ... sacrotuberous ligaments ... dislocation ... Grades #Grading #Orthopedics ... #MSK #diagnosis