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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 ... a result of arterial ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
• Mechanism: Axial ... 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
• Mechanism: Axial ... Exam: Swelling and ... motion • ED Management ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
being distracted and ... swollen elbow and ... [cannot extend thumb ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
- ED Management ... coverage) • ED Management ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
injury • Terrible triad ... • ED Management ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... Exam: Swollen and ... • ED Management ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
lateral wrist XR ... injuries: Carpal fracture ... radial styloid fracture ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury with axial ... tendon) • ED Management ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand