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Unstable Cervical Spine Fractures 
The common mnemonic “Jefferson Bit Off A Hangman’s Thumb,” is used to
Cervical Spine Fractures ... Bilateral Facet Dislocation ... Atlanto-occipital Dislocation ... Atlanto-axial Dislocation ... #Trauma #Orthopedics
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 ... follow-up with PCP or orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... a concomitant fracture ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Peroneal Tendon Dislocation on Ankle Examination

After recurrent ankle sprain.  Dislocation of the peroneal tendons requires
Peroneal Tendon ... Dislocation on Ankle ... #Dislocation #Trauma ... #msk #clinical ... #video #orthopedics
Common Types of Elbow Trauma - Comparison Table
 - RADIAL HEAD SUBLUXATION (nursemaid's elbow) 
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Types of Elbow Trauma ... - RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... - ELBOW DISLOCATION ... #Diagnosis #Orthopedics ... #Elbow #Trauma
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 ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Peroneal Tendon Dislocation on Ankle Examination

Dislocation of peroneal tendons in a soccer player after an ankle
Peroneal Tendon ... Dislocation on Ankle ... #Dislocation #Trauma ... #msk #clinical ... #video #orthopedics
Amsterdam Wrist Rules
Rules that dictate which patients require imaging based on the likelihood of wrist fracture
pain after any trauma ... Visible deformity, Tender ... Visible deformity, Tender ... #radiology #msk ... #orthopedics #diagnosis
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Pathogenesis, clinical, and radiographic findings

Trauma, Fall on, outstretched arm, Overhead throwing => Abduction
radiographic findings Trauma ... strength of muscle, tendon ... nerves, muscles, tendons ... signs #symptoms #msk ... #orthopedics #pathophysiology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... follow-up with orthopedics ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK