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ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
applied to the thumb ... the base of the thumb ... spica • Ortho ... Metacarpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
the base of the thumb ... applied to the thumb ... spica • Ortho ... Metacarpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Jobe's Test ("Empty Can" Test) 1. Position arm in scapular plane and point thumb down as
Jobe's Test ("Empty ... Can" Test) 1. ... plane and point thumb ... #Diagnosis #Ortho ... EmptyCan #Jobe #ALiEM
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
[cannot extend thumb ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... • If stable ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Bicep muscle injury - Yergason Test - 1. Position patient's elbow at 90 degrees with thumb
injury - Yergason Test ... 90 degrees with thumb ... wrist) #Diagnosis #Ortho ... Bicep #Yergason #Test ... #ALiEM
Labral tear - O'Brien Test - 1. Position patient's shoulder in 90 degree flexion, elbow extended,
tear - O'Brien Test ... Point thumb down ... arm supinated (thumb ... up) #Diagnosis #Ortho ... #OBrien #ALiEM
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
flexed 70-900 • Ortho ... Boxers #Fracture #Thumb ... Metacarpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Drop Arm Test 1. Position patient's arm fully abducted so hand is over the head. 2.
Drop Arm Test 1. ... Ask patient to slowly ... drop #Diagnosis #Ortho ... #RotatorCuff #Test ... #DropArm #ALiEM