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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 ... spica • Ortho ... , follow-up with ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
spica • Ortho ... close orthopedic follow-up ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
[cannot extend thumb ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... with orthopedic followup ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... follow-up within ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Elbow #Radiology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... Disposition: Discharge, follow-up ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
• ED Management ... Simple, DC with ortho ... follow-up within ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
age 1), radial head ... Type l, DC with ortho ... follow-up within ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
the metacarpal head ... flexed 70-900 • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Radiology #XRay
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
in the humeral head ... immobilizer • Ortho ... follow-up within ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Dislocation #Anterior #Radiology
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
dislocation, due to EDS ... Finger splint • Ortho ... with orthopedic follow-up ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology