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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... follow-up with PCP ... x-rays MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis
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 ... management MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Radiology #XRay
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
applied to the thumb ... management MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Radiology #XRay
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
[cannot extend thumb ... Splint: Posterior long ... repair MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... 1 week MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Splint: Posterior long ... of DRUJ MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Radial #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Splint: Posterior long ... recommendations MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Splint: Posterior long ... recommendations MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... within I MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Radiology #XRay
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
(@MarkRamzyDO, EM ... Hamilton, MD (EM ... This post will focus ... defaulting to a normal interpretation ... #Lung #Pulmonary