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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
tenderness to the anatomic ... , follow-up with ... , follow-up with ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Sports #MSK
Anatomy of the Knee X-ray - AP projection. ⁣⁣
It’s important to be able to identify the
Anatomy of the Knee ... it, think of a fracture ... Pal @drdevrad #knee ... #xray #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... DC with ortho follow-up ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Named based on anatomic ... DC with ortho follow-up ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Tenderness to anatomic ... Disposition: Discharge, follow-up ... with orthopedics ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Sports #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... DC with ortho follow-up ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... joint needs to be clinically ... follow-up within ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #MSK
Reduction of Patellar Dislocation 
Most patellar dislocations are lateral, and they often reduce on their own.
• usually pain meds ... post-reduction x-rays (AP ... they should have follow-up ... Dislocation #Procedure #MSK ... #Knee #Clinical
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
dislocation, due to EDS ... Discharge with orthopedic ... follow-up within ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #MSK