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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
, perilunate dislocation ... , associated scapholunate ... dissociation) ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... olecranon • Possible associated ... injury (LCL > MCL ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
extension • Possible associated ... consult: No (unless associated ... fracture or dislocation ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
movement • Possible associated ... greater tuberosity fracture ... Bankart lesions (5%, fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... extension • Possible associated ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
• Possible associated ... radial styloid fracture ... recommendations; ill ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
pronation • Possible associated ... injury (LCL > MCL ... injury, elbow dislocation ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... pronation • Possible associated ... if types I or Ill ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
dorsally, look for associated ... avulsion fractures ... digit • Possible associated ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Traumatic Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Surface Injury:
 • Corneal Abrasion
 • Ultraviolet Keratitis
 • Chemical
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... subcutaneous emphysema of lid ... visual acuity Associated ... Lens: Cataract, dislocation ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm