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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 ... sent home in a thumb ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Wrist #Carpal
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... bone fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Wrist #Carpal
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 ... unless associated fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
BENNETT FRACTURE ... Bennett fracture ... intraarticular two-part fracture ... follow-up within ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... variable gross wrist ... injury, acute carpal ... follow-up within ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
fracture (scaphoid ... radial styloid fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports
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 ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
• ED Management ... DC with ortho follow-up ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Galeazzi Fracture ... Fracture of distal ... DRUJ, always followed ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... patients with fractures ... of metacarpal fracture ... • Fracture of ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM