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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... most commonly fractured ... Remember, if a fracture ... • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
Hip Dislocation ... are associated ... a femoral head fracture ... rotated #Dagnosis #EM ... #Classification
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 ... radius or ulna fractures ... Triquetral #Triquetrum #Fracture
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
humerus; simple = no fracture ... , complex = fracture ... injuries: Fractures ... + radial head fracture ... coronoid process fracture
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... • ED Management ... fracture or dislocation ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
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 ... consult: No (unless fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
pronation • Possible associated ... injury, elbow dislocation ... • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Radial Head Fracture Classification - I: Minimally displaced fracture ≤2 mm. II: Fracture fragment displaced >2
Radial Head Fracture ... II: Fracture fragment ... IV: Associated elbow ... dislocation #Diagnosis ... #EM #Ortho #Radial
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Monteggia Fracture ... Fracture of proximal ... recall where the fracture ... 4-10 • Ulna fracture ... #Monteggia #Fracture
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
dorsally, look for associated ... avulsion fractures ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... a concomitant fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM