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Emergency Medicine

Ligament Tests for Ankle Injuries

Epomedicine Oct 29, 2017 No Comments Clinical examinationEmergency medicineMusculoskeletal systemOrthopedics

Anterior Drawer Test Assesses: Anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) Position: Knee joint in flexion and ankle in 10-15 degrees plantar flexion Maneuver: The examiner exerts a…

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Salter Harris Classification for Physeal Fracture: Mnemonic

Epomedicine Oct 29, 2017 No Comments Musculoskeletal systemOrthopedicsPediatrics

In children, the growth plate (physis) is a zone of cartilate situated between the epiphysis and the metaphysis of long bones. Cartilage is weaker than…

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Emergency Medicine

Ottawa Foot, Ankle and Knee rules – Mnemonic

Epomedicine Oct 29, 2017 No Comments Emergency medicineMusculoskeletal systemOrthopedicsRadiology

Ottawa Ankle and Foot Rules Mnemonic: 44-55-66-PM Patients need an X-ray only if: 4: Unable to do 4 steps immediately AND4: Unable to do 4…

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Mathes and Nahai Classification of Muscle Flap based on Vascular Anatomy

Epomedicine Oct 16, 2017 No Comments AnatomyMusculoskeletal systemSurgery

Type Dominant pedicle Minor pedicle Example I 1 – Tensor Fascia Lata (TFL) II 1 1 Gracilis III 2 – Gluteus maximus IV – Multiple…

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Emergency Medicine

Log Rolling Maneuver : Steps

Epomedicine Apr 27, 2017 No Comments Emergency medicineMusculoskeletal systemOrthopedics

Step 1: Rescuer 1 stabilizes head and neck in neutral position without applying traction. He/she should grasp the patient’s shoulders at the neck and gently…

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Emergency Medicine

Open fractures : Mnemonics

Epomedicine Apr 17, 2017 No Comments Emergency medicineMusculoskeletal systemOrthopedics

Gustilo Anderson Classification Mnemonics:1. Parameters: ABCD’S (Area, Bone, Circulation, Dirt, Soft tissue)2. Classification: I, II, III then A, B, C Progression for grade I to…

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gowers sign
Clinical Skills and Approaches

Gower’s sign

Epomedicine Nov 6, 2016 No Comments Clinical examinationMusculoskeletal systemPediatrics

Synonyms: Gower’s maneuver, Myopathic walking, Butt-first maneuver Identifying Gower’s sign To check for Gower’s sign, place the patient in the supine position and ask him…

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Brachial Plexus Block Made Easy

Epomedicine Oct 23, 2016 No Comments AnatomyAnesthesiaMusculoskeletal system

Brachial plexus is sub-divided from proximal to distal into: Roots, Trunks, Divisions, Cords, Branches. This can be easily remembered with a mnemonic: Randy Travis Drinks…

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