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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
joint dislocations ... • PIP joints are ... and PIP joints ... capsule. collateral ligaments ... Hyperextension injury
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... most common major joint ... ), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury ... #Sports #MSK
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Orthopedic Essentials ... LF: Ligamentum ... Bilateral facet joints ... dislocation • ... Classification #Orthopedics
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
dislocation -> ... dislocation -> ... Avulsion or shearing injury ... -> Ligaments tear ... signs #symptoms #orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... scapholunate interosseous ligament ... follow-up with orthopedics ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
dislocated major joint ... Most common major joint ... Axillary nerve injury ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Positive Varus Stress Test in LCL Injury

Interesting knee injury in a young basketball player who landed
Interesting knee ... corner (PLC) of the knee ... repair of the ligament ... #PhysicalExam #Sports ... #Orthopedics #Knee
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
possible vascular injury ... posterior through Sl joint ... dislocation ... - Type 1 or 2 injury ... Grades #Grading #Orthopedics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
elbow x-ray review alignment ... distal radioulnar joint ... , elbow dislocation ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... Check hip and ankle ... joints for associated ... drawers, and special ligament ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic