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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
humerus; simple = no fracture ... , complex = fracture ... + radial head fracture ... coronoid process fracture ... #Management #Orthopedics
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... and hindfoot fractures ... specifically patella fractures ... #Management #EM ... #Patella #Fracture
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
dislocation, scaphoid ... Management: Pain ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
Hip Dislocation ... a femoral head fracture ... externally rotated #Dagnosis ... #EM #Ortho #Hip ... Posterior #Diagram #ALiEM
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... common carpal bone fracture ... radius or ulna fractures ... #Management #Orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... spica • Ortho ... unless associated fracture ... #Management #Orthopedics
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 ... #Management #Orthopedics
Radial Head Fracture Classification - I: Minimally displaced fracture ≤2 mm. II: Fracture fragment displaced >2
Radial Head Fracture ... IV: Associated elbow ... dislocation #Diagnosis ... #EM #Ortho #Radial ... Classification #ALiEM
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 ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM