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Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Diagnosis and Management ... elbow fully as a test ... of reduction immobilizing ... Hip #Diagnosis #Management ... #Summary #reduction
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
- ED Management ... abducted, externally rotated ... & external rotation ... glenoid) • ED Management ... injury, difficult reduction
Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
Rotator Cuff Syndrome ... Signs: painful abduction ... arm, empty can test ... +ve #Rotator #
Scapular Manipulation Technique for Reduction of Anterior Shoulder Dislocation (Left Shoulder)

The scapular manipulation technique focuses on
Technique for Reduction ... Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... slight external rotation ... The rotate the scapula ... Technique #SMT #Reduction
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Piriformis Test ... (FAIR Test - Flexion ... , Adduction, and ... Internal Rotation ... and internally rotate
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 4 tests for the ... Cross-arm shoulder abduction ... after cross-arm test ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... , 80% of elbow dislocations ... fracture • ED Management ... procedural sedation and reduction ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Pathogenesis, clinical, and radiographic findings

Trauma, Fall on, outstretched arm, Overhead throwing => Abduction
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... Overhead throwing => Abduction ... and external rotation ... Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... x-ray view -> Dislocation
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation ... Interphalangeal joint dislocations ... tendon) • ED Management ... Digital block and reduction ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
FABER Maneuver: Flexion, ABduction, External Rotation 

Tips to distinguish SI joint pain from other areas of
Maneuver: Flexion, ABduction ... , External Rotation ... maneuver: Flexion, ABduction ... , External Rotation ... How good is this test