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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... can't make A-OK sign ... • ED Management ... • Ortho consult ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
anterior sail sign ... dislocation, scaphoid ... Management: Pain ... Type I, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... onto outstretched hand ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
- ED Management ... rotated, extended arm ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... "pooping duck sign ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... anterior sail sign ... can't make A-OK sign ... • Ortho consult ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
onto outstretched hand ... • ED Management ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... the radial head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Radial Head Fracture Classification - I: Minimally displaced fracture ≤2 mm. II: Fracture fragment displaced >2
Radial Head Fracture ... III: Comminuted and ... IV: Associated elbow ... dislocation #Diagnosis ... #EM #Ortho #Radial
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
- ED Management ... coverage) • ED Management ... flexed 70-900 • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Hand #Orthopedics