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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... sent home in a thumb ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... x-rays MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM
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 ... #Thumb #Metacarpal
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
applied to the thumb ... the base of the thumb ... management MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Thumb #Metacarpal
Basilar Skull Fracture
Fracture through petrous portion of temporal bone 
 - Periorbital ecchymosis 
 - Hemotympanum
Basilar Skull Fracture ... Fracture through ... Battle's sign) - CSF ... Basilar #Skull #Fracture
An Algorithm for CSF Shunt Complications
#Algorithm, #CSFShunt, #NSGY, #Neurosurgery, #ddxof
An Algorithm for ... CSF Shunt Complications ... #Algorithm, #CSFShunt
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... common carpal bone fracture ... 1 week MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM
Lyme Disease: Early and Late Clinical manifestations
Stage 1. Localized
 • EM appears 7-14 days at the
Localized • EM ... days-weeks after EM ... - Normal CSF ... - CSF + Lyme
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Monteggia Fracture ... Fracture of proximal ... [cannot extend thumb ... repair MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM
Causes of Headache - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary: Tension, Migraine, Cluster
Extracranial: Medications, Sinusitis, TMJ disorder, Cervicogenic, Glaucoma,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Metastatic disease CSF ... Pseudotumor Cerebri, Low CSF ... Diagnosis #Causes #algorithm
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... 1 week MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM