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DISCLOSURES• Hassan R. Mir, MD, MBA, FACS
– Medical/Orthopaedic Publications Editorial/Governing Board• JOT Associate Editor
• JAAOS Consultant Reviewer
• JBJS Consultant Reviewer
• OsteoSynthesis, The JOT Online Discussion Forum Editor
– Board Member/Committee Appointments for a Society• AAOS Diversity Advisory Board, Council on Advocacy, Healthcare Systems Committee
• AOA Leadership / Fellowships Committee
• OTA Education Committee, Board of Specialty Societies
• FOT Research Committee
– Paid Consultant for a Company or Supplier• Smith & Nephew
• Zimmer Biomet
• Pharmacom Group, Inc.
Fractures are a Clinical Diagnosis
• History
–Mechanism of Injury
–Weight Bearing?
• Physical Examination
– Head to Toe
– Skin, Neurologic, Vascular, Tenderness, Joint Motion
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X‐Rays
• Confirm the Diagnosis
• Image Entire Bone – plus Joint Above & Below
• Get Comparison views or more Advanced Imaging (CT/MRI) when in Doubt
Fractures can be Present with Subtle Radiographic Abnormality
Pitfalls of X‐Rays
• Inadequate Images
• Incorrect Interpretation
• Over‐Reliance on Radiography
• Inadequate Clinical Examination
If a Fracture is Clinically Suspected but
Not Radiographically Apparent…
• Adequate Immobilization
• Non Weight Bearing
• Ensure Follow‐up
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Pelvic Ring
Pelvic Ring ‐ Insufficiency
Acetabulum
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Femoral Neck – Valgus Impacted
Femoral Neck ‐ Stress
SCFE
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Tibial Plateau
Tibial Plateau – Fx/Dislocation
Ankle (Maisoneuve)
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Talus ‐ Neck
Talus ‐ Neck
Talus – Lateral Process
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Lisfranc
Calcaneus – Fx/Dislocation
Calcaneus – Tongue TypeFx
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Conclusions
• Fractures are a Clinical Diagnosis (Hx, PE)
• Confirm with Good X‐rays/Imaging
• Beware of Fracture/Dislocations–Urgent Referral
• When in Doubt for Subtle Injuries:
– Immobilize, Protect Weight‐Bearing, Ensure Follow‐up
THANK YOU
Hassan R. Mir, MD, MBA, FACS