Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Odontoid Fractures 
Type I  [Stable]  - Avulsion of the tip 
Type II [Unstable] -
Odontoid Fractures ... Type I [Stable ... II [Unstable] - Fracture ... #Odontoid #Fractures ... #Types #Classification
Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Pelvic and Lower Limbs
Letournel Classification Acetabular Fractures:
 β€’ Simple Types: Anterior column,
Acetabular Fractures ... 2 parts fracture ... Segmental fractures ... of Calcaneal Fractures ... intrarticular fractures
Unstable Cervical Spine Fractures 
The common mnemonic β€œJefferson Bit Off A Hangman’s Thumb,” is used to
Cervical Spine Fractures ... remember the unstable fractures ... AKA Type 2 & 3 ... CervicalSpine #Fractures ... #Trauma #Orthopedics
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
, Burst Fracture ... , Chance Fracture ... Stable fractures ... bear Unstable fractures ... + Burst fracture
Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Upper Limbs
Neer Classification of Proximal Humeral head Fractures:
 β€’ 1-part
 β€’ 2-part:
Proximal Humeral head Fractures ... β€’ 1-part β€’ 2- ... minimally displaced fractures ... Distal Radial Fractures ... β€’ Type V: Fracture
Le Fort Fractures (LFF) are fractures of the mid face. 

They collectively involve separation of all
Le Fort Fractures ... (LFF) are fractures ... maxillofacial fractures ... elephant" #LeFort #Fractures ... #Types #Classification
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... tissue perfusion 2. ... β€’ Most common type ... commonly due to trauma ... warm #wet #dry #table
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 β€’ An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
after long bone fractures ... fibula) and hip fractures ... Oxygenation 2. ... stabilization of long bone fractures ... H/O antecedent trauma
Anatomy of the Knee X-ray - AP projection. ⁣⁣
It’s important to be able to identify the
important to be able ... it, think of a fracture ... tibial plateau.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣2. ... site for several types ... of fractures including
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Fractures-> Femur ... for associated fracture ... Avulsion fractures ... SEGOND FRACTURE: ... Avulsion fracture
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