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Positive Hoffmann’s Test (Finger Flexor Reflex) on Physical Examination

Indicates cervical spinal cord compression in this patient
this patient s/p ACDF
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... Exam: Swelling and ... wrist flexion and ... 1 week MH/CCF
Management of status epilepticus

Big thanks to Dr. Grossman, one of MetroHealth's neurocritical care attendings for his
- MH/CCF/CWRU
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
when punching a hard ... stiffness, arthritis and ... Exam: Swelling and ... management MH/CCF ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Exam: Swollen and ... 1 week MH/CCF ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dislocated dorsally and ... onto outstretched hand ... Exam: tenderness and ... control, sedation and ... repair MH/CCF
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
onto outstretched hand ... swollen forearm and ... reduction of radius and ... ORIF of radius and ... of DRUJ MH/CCF
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
fractures of the 4th and ... metacarpal neck(s) and ... Exam: Swelling and ... within I MH/CCF ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
dislocates dorsally and ... Exam: Swelling and ... management MH/CCF ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
being distracted and ... onto outstretched hand ... swollen elbow and ... repair MH/CCF