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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... most commonly fractured ... as a result of arterial ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Apical 4-chamber (A4) Apical 4 Chamber view demonstrating the right ventricle (RV), right atrium (RA), left
ventricle (RV), right atrium ... (LV) and left atrium ... septum #Clinical #EM ... #Cardiology #POCUS ... #FourChamber #ALiEM
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
of Pelvic Ring Fractures ... Vertical Shear (VS) - Axial ... bilateral rami fractures ... Grade 2 - Rami fracture ... #Orthopedics #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
BENNETT FRACTURE ... Bennett fracture ... • Mechanism: Axial ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
ROLANDO FRACTURE ... Rolando fracture ... • Mechanism: Axial ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
, complex = fracture ... injury • Terrible triad ... + radial head fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
immediate, prior to ED arrival ... MSK - Fractures ... posterior shoulder - AC ... especially with AC
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 ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... Hyperextension injury with axial ... a concomitant fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Subxiphoid 4-chamber view showing right ventricle (RV), right atrium (RA), left ventricle (LV) and left atrium
ventricle (RV), right atrium ... (LV) and left atrium ... #Clinical #EM #Cardiology ... #POCUS #Subxiphoid ... PericardialEffusion #ALiEM