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What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
Management: - ... with ulnar gutter splint ... #Boxers #Fracture ... #Hand #Metacarpal ... #Diagnosis #Management
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... object) • Splint ... MetroHealth_EM #Boxers ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
onto outstretched hand ... • ED Management ... Pain control • Splint ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #MSK
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
base of the first metacarpal ... immobilize • Splint ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
base of the first metacarpal ... immobilize • Splint ... home with close orthopedic ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... • ED Management ... • Splint: Posterior ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... onto outstretched hand ... Pain control • Splint ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... Exam: swollen elbow ... Pain control • Splint ... DC with orthopedic ... #MSK
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... Applied from below elbow ... Used acutely in management ... applied to the foot ... #management #hardware
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... immobilize • Splint ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK