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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
/CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
hand or direct blow ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
in flexion (blow ... MH/CCF/CWRU ... EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
/CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
in flexion (blow ... MH/CCF/CWRU ... EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
• Mechanism: Blow ... I week MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
within I MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Boxers #Fracture #Thumb ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from ... disease b) CHF ... Orthopedic • Low ... one post op Cardiology ... events or death (CARP