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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... as a result of arterial ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Unstable Cervical Spine Fractures 
The common mnemonic “Jefferson Bit Off A Hangman’s Thumb,” is used to
The common mnemonic ... Off A Hangman’s Thumb ... Dislocation Atlanto-axial ... #Trauma #Orthopedics ... #Diagnosis
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
• Mechanism: Axial ... home with close orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
• Mechanism: Axial ... base of the thumb ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
Vertical Shear (VS) - Axial ... on the side of ... on the opposite ... Grades #Grading #Orthopedics ... #MSK #diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
[cannot extend thumb ... DC with orthopedic ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Proximal
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
injury • Terrible triad ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Discharge home with orthopedic ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... Hyperflexion injury with axial ... Finger #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics