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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 ... onto outstretched hand ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
the base of the thumb ... motion • ED Management ... require operative management ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
motion • ED Management ... require operative management ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... [cannot extend thumb ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
- ED Management ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
Evaluation of Electrical ... arrival MSK - Fractures ... may be severe and ... #Electricity #Evaluation ... #Diagnosis #Management
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... onto outstretched hand ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Le Fort Fractures (LFF) are fractures of the mid face. 

They collectively involve separation of all
Le Fort Fractures ... (LFF) are fractures ... 3 lines to aid evaluation ... #Face #Facial #Diagnosis ... #Management #Radiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... one post op Cardiology ... surgical management ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation ... stratification #diagnosis