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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
carpal bone. ... dislocation • ED Management ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
carpal bone. ... • ED Management ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... dislocation • ED Management ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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injury, acute carpal ... tunnel syndrome ... injury) • ED Management ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
fracture (scaphoid ... radial styloid fracture ... injury • ED Management ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
, Burst Fracture ... spinal deformity or neurologic ... • Vertebral canal ... Cauda equina Treatment ... #Orthopedics #diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
), compartment syndrome ... • Nonoperative managernent ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Proximal #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
- ED Management ... prophylactic antibiotic treatment ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
), compartment syndrome ... • ED Management ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
ED arrival MSK ... - Fractures, dislocations ... compartment syndrome ... Electricity #Evaluation #Diagnosis ... #Management #Emergency