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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
tendon) • ED Management ... reduction • Splint ... : Finger splint ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dorsally and no longer ... onto outstretched hand ... reduction • Splint ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... box, pain with wrist ... • ED Management ... immobilize • Splint ... #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
dorsum of the hand ... flexion and extension ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... immobilize • Splint ... #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
that is fixed in flexion ... immobilize • Splint ... : Extension splint ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... deformity, elbow is flexed ... fracture • ED Management ... • Splint: Posterior ... #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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onto outstretched hand ... variable gross wrist ... reduction using finger ... traps • Splint ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
a thumb spica splint ... onto outstretched hand ... • ED Management ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... #MSK
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... The wrist is held ... reduction of hip dislocation ... #Frames #Orthopedics ... #management #hardware
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
place, whereas the longer ... to the thumb in flexion ... immobilize • Splint ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK