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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 ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
II-IV, pending orthopedic ... recommendations MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Elbow #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Complex, involve orthopedics ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... recommendations MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Posterior #Radiology
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... management MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
home with close orthopedic ... management MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... [cannot extend thumb ... repair MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... recommendations MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Radiology #XRay
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... follow-up with orthopedics ... 1 week MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology
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 ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics