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Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
Avulsion or shearing injury ... /Symptoms/Complications ... msk #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #orthopedics
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
can't make A-OK sign ... ), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury ... Splint: Posterior long ... Complex, pending orthopedic
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... anterior sail sign ... can't make A-OK sign ... brachial artery injury ... Splint: Posterior long
Radial Head Elbow Fracture with displaced Fat Pads
Intra-Articular Fracture of the Elbow with displaced fat pads
Radial Head Elbow ... intra-articular injury ... So even in a case ... raised fat pads should ... called the “Sail sign
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
tendon is 15cm long ... pre-determined etiology Signs ... /Symptoms/Complications ... #symptoms #pathophysiology ... #msk #orthopedics
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow ... fat pad (sail sign ... a significant injury ... of the humerus should ... head and neck should
Hippocratic Shoulder Reduction 
Shoulder reduction is the process of returning the shoulder to its normal position
preferred due to fewer complications ... In cases where closed ... of associated fractures ... axillary nerve injury ... PhysicalExam #Procedure #Orthopedics
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 • Primary (Idiopathic): Unknown etiology, but associated
injury (i.e. post ... , humeral head fracture ... a stroke that caused ... #diagnosis #symptoms ... #signs #stages
Fat Embolism Syndrome
Trauma to the long bone or pelvis accounts for —9096 of cases. The diagnosis
Trauma to the long ... stabilization of fractures ... Pathophysiology ... Syndrome #Diagnosis #Signs ... #Symptoms
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... affected part should ... Syndrome • Syndrome caused ... after an acute injury ... of spinal cord injury