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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
ANKLE FRACTURES: Lauge-Hansen Classification 
- Describes position of foot and mechanism of injury. Fx
progresses from Stage
ANKLE FRACTURES: ... : * ATFL ligament ... tear) #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Ankle ... Classification #ALiEM
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... • Due to injury ... scapholunate interosseous ligament ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Management #Orthopedics
Common Hand Fractures on X-Ray
Mallet finger - injury to the lateral extensor slips
Boutonniere deformity - injury
Mallet finger - injury ... ulnar collateral ligament ... Scapholunate ligament ... injury Terry ... #differential #diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
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
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
Posterior hip dislocation ... Avulsion or shearing injury ... -> Ligaments tear ... #msk #diagnosis ... signs #symptoms #orthopedics
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
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
possible vascular injury ... dislocation ... - Type 1 or 2 injury ... Grades #Grading #Orthopedics ... #MSK #diagnosis
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