Orthopedics EORE (EMMED-454) | 75 Q&A | Emergency Medicine | Fractures, Dislocations, Spine, Gout

This expert-reviewed orthopedic guide includes 75 high-yield Q&A specifically tailored for the Emergency Medicine End-of-Rotation Exam (EORE), course code EMMED-454, for the 2025 exam cycle. Organized in rapid-review format, this resource is designed for medical, PA, NP, and DO students preparing for clinical rotations, the PANCE, or USMLE Step 2. It focuses on core musculoskeletal emergencies and their diagnostic and treatment protocols. Fracture types are clearly explained (e.g., transverse, oblique, spiral, comminuted, segmental), along with eponymous fractures such as Colles, Smith, Boxer's, Bennett's, Jones, Monteggia, and Galeazzi. Dislocation management is covered for joints including shoulder, hip, elbow, and nursemaid’s elbow. The document also reviews key spinal syndromes like cauda equina, anterior cord, central cord, and Brown-Séquard syndrome, along with conditions like herniated discs, sciatica, and spinal stenosis. Additional focus is given to: Soft tissue injuries (sprains, strains, tendonitis, bursitis) Joint infections (septic arthritis, osteomyelitis) Inflammatory arthropathies (gout, pseudogout) Nerve injuries (e.g., radial nerve, carpal tunnel syndrome) Diagnostic signs: FABER, Phalen's, Tinel's, and red flags for back pain Emergency reduction techniques and splinting recommendations This guide is ideal for students needing a concise yet comprehensive review of trauma-related orthopedic emergencies and musculoskeletal pathology in the emergency setting. Best suited for: Medical students on Emergency Medicine or Orthopedics rotations PA students preparing for EORE or PANCE NP and DO students reviewing for clinical exams or licensing boards Examinees for USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX Level 2 Keywords: fractures, dislocations, orthopedic injuries, Colles fracture, Smith fracture, Monteggia, Galeazzi, Boxer's fracture, hip dislocation, elbow injury, spinal cord syndromes, cauda equina, sciatica, herniated disc, osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, gout, pseudogout, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, sprains, strains, nerve injuries, orthopedic emergencies, EORE orthopedics, USMLE Step 2, PANCE prep