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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Fractures (medial/lateral ... can't make A-OK sign ... ), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Orthopedic Dislocations ... Diagnosis and Management ... the humeral head laterally ... fully as a test ... of dash board injury
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
anterior sail sign ... Tenderness to lateral ... , elbow dislocation ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
On lateral wrist ... in the lunate ("tea ... sit in lunate "tea ... , median nerve injury ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Neurologic deficit ... Neurologic injuries ... (25%) TEST FOR: ... >> LINK TO ACL TEARS ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic
McMurray's Test for Meniscal Tear on Knee Examination

With the patient lying supine, the examiner palpates the
the leg from the ankle ... To assess the lateral ... indicate a meniscal injury ... physicalexam #msk #orthopedics ... #sports
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
OK • Shoulder dislocation ... • Low foot and ankle ... shatt fracture • Elbow ... document detailed neurologic ... #Management #Regional
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Awareness • Injury ... • Examine for signs ... If ok with ICU team ... flexed at the elbow ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Pectoralis Major Rupture Injury during Bench Press Exercise
CLINICAL: a rare injury patterns with typical sudden "tear/pop"
typical sudden "tear ... dropped nipple sign ... immobilization, rest ... Inferior to operative management ... to competitive sports
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Presentation: Injury ... Hyperreflexia develops later ... signs and/or symptoms ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... #neurology #differential