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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... associated injuries: distal ... • ED Management ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
of motion • ED ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
of motion • ED ... home with close orthopedic ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... scaphoid entering distally ... onto outstretched hand ... • ED Management ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... fractures • ED ... Management: Pain ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Discharge home with orthopedic ... Boxers #Fracture #Thumb ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
articulate with the distal ... nerve injury • ED ... Management: Pain ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
extensor tendon) • ED ... Management: Digital ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... process fracture • ED ... Management: Simple ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... [cannot extend thumb ... injury (LCL) • ED ... DC with orthopedic ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay