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Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
, Casts, Plasters ... Applied from below elbow ... deformity of hip and knee ... exsanguinating pelvic trauma ... scoliosis #Splints #Casts
Webber Ankle Injury Classification

A: In a Supination-Adduction injury the fibula breaks first, with a fracture below
In more severe cases ... Because a deltoid ligament ... and easy way to differentiate ... These injuries are caused ... #Diagnosis #Orthopedics
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... circumferential dressings/casts ... after long bone fractures ... H/O antecedent trauma ... Hypovolemic Shock #Orthopedics
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... DISLOCATION: ~25% cases ... drawers, and special ligament ... Consider trauma/ ... vascular/orthopedic