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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
• ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
), compartment syndrome ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Proximal #MSK
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
interval ≥ 120 ms ... WolffParkinson-White syndrome ... Interpretation #ECG ... Electrocardiogram #cardiology ... #diagnosis #system
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
• ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Approach to ECGs
Check
 - Age, gender, name
 - 25mm/s; 10mm/mV
 - 1mm = 40ms; 0.1 mV
Rate
(<2.5-3 small boxes ... <300-360 ms: ↑ca ... #Approach #ECG ... #EKG #diagnosis ... electrocardiogram #cardiology
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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carpal tunnel syndrome ... injury) • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK