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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
anatomic snuffbox, pain ... ED Management: Pain ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... immobilize • Splint ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
ED Management: Pain ... immobilize • Splint ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Finger Fracture on POCUS 

50yo female presents with 5th finger pain after her dog pulled on
Finger Fracture ... pain after her ... pre-test prob for dislocation ... #Finger #Fracture ... #ultrasound #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Management: Simple, pain ... orthopedics • Splint ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dorsally and no longer ... reduction • Splint ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
fingertip) • Exam: Pain ... tendon), mallet finger ... : Finger splint ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... ED Management: Pain ... control • Splint ... #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
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