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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 ... as a result of arterial ... anatomic snuffbox, pain ... : Pain control, ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
joint, while the main ... • Mechanism: Axial ... : Pain control, ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
the most common elbow ... • ED Management ... : Pain control ... #Elbow #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
• Mechanism: Axial ... motion • ED Management ... : Pain control, ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Atrial Fibrillation Overview

Symptoms:
Palpitations, light-headedness, dizziness, dyspnea, exercise intolerance, chest pain, near-syncope, syncope.

1. Why?
Cardiac:
• Valvular heart disease
•
Atrial Fibrillation ... Overview Symptoms ... intolerance, chest pain ... #Fibrillation #Cardiology ... #Management #Algorithm
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
injury • Terrible triad ... • ED Management ... : Simple, pain control ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... [cannot extend thumb ... : Pain control ... • Nonoperative managernent ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... syndrome • ED Management ... : Pain control ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
anatomic snuff box, pain ... : Pain control, ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
- ED Management ... : Pain control, ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management