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Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Orthopedic Essentials ... and Spine Classification ... deformity or neurologic ... • Vertebral canal ... #Orthopedics #diagnosis
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
home in a thumb spica ... onto outstretched hand ... Splint: Thumb spica ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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onto outstretched hand ... variable gross wrist ... , median nerve injury ... , acute carpal tunnel ... Distal #Radiology #XRay
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
onto outstretched hand ... fracture (scaphoid ... , median nerve injury ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
& posterior) and ... sail sign or posterior ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Elbow #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... onto outstretched hand ... box, pain with wrist ... Splint: Thumb spica ... #Radiology #XRay
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... , neuropraxia (anterior ... interosseous nerve ... ), ligamentous injury ... #Radiology #XRay
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
& posterior) and ... onto outstretched hand ... interosseous nerve ... brachial artery injury ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay
Rock Paper Scissors - Assessment of Nerve Damage in Upper Limb Injuries
Rock - Median Nerve
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• Extension of wrist ... Small muscles of hand ... OK Sign - AIN (Anterior ... #Injury #UpperExtremities ... #diagnosis #neurology
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
spinal artery injury ... clumsiness in hands ... spinal artery injury ... symptoms #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology