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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
x-ray review alignment ... • ED Management ... Pain control • Splint ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
• ED Management ... • Splint: Posterior ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... and forearm, limited ... Pain control • Splint ... DC with orthopedic ... #Forearm #Ulnar
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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lunotriquetral ligament ... injury) • ED Management ... finger traps • Splint ... #Forearm #Radial ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
Elbow fracture ... • Both bone forearm ... High emergency forearm ... #NerveBlock #Indications ... #Management #Regional
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... x-ray review alignment ... Pain control • Splint ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
scapholunate interosseous ligament ... immobilize • Splint ... follow-up with orthopedics ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... Applied from below elbow ... exsanguinating pelvic trauma ... #Frames #Orthopedics ... #management #hardware
Orthopedic Platings, Nails and Screws
Bohler’s Stirrup: U shaped device to hold a Steinmann pin and applying
Orthopedic Platings ... skull traction in case ... Narrow – tibia, forearm ... or buttress the split ... #management #indications
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) subluxation 
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU), is the must ulnar of the
muscles of the forearm ... extends from the elbow ... whether through trauma ... relevant body parts ... physicalexam #video #Orthopedics