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ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
base of the first metacarpal ... base of the first metacarpal ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Thumb #Metacarpal
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
base of the first metacarpal ... base of the first metacarpal ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Thumb #Metacarpal
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 ... #Thumb #Metacarpal
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... "pooping duck sign ... • ED Management ... Splint: Volar • 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 ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
[cannot extend thumb ... Posterior long arm ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... • Nonoperative managernent ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
anterior sail sign ... • ED Management ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
can't make A-OK sign ... • ED Management ... • Ortho consult ... Simple, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior sail sign ... can't make A-OK sign ... • Ortho consult ... Type l, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM