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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... • Mechanism: Fall ... , follow-up with ... , follow-up with ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... • Mechanism: Fall ... with orthopedic follow-up ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... • Mechanism: Fall ... DC with ortho follow-up ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... of a fracture does ... NOT exclude Mallet ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
, complex = fracture ... • Mechanism: fall ... + radial head fracture ... DC with ortho follow-up ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... • Fracture at ... • Mechanism: Fall ... with orthopedic follow-up ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
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 ... close orthopedic follow-up ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Mechanism: Fall ... distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... unless associated fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture ... Most common elbow fracture ... • Mechanism: Fall ... DC with ortho follow-up ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Types of Skull Fractures #Diagnosis #EM #ENT #NSG #Skull #Fracture #Classification #Complications #Algorithm #Ddxof
Types of Skull Fractures ... #Diagnosis #EM ... ENT #NSG #Skull #Fracture ... Complications #Algorithm