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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... onto outstretched hand ... follow-up with PCP ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
line is typically ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
B-lines are visualized as hyperechoic vertical artifacts arising from the pleural line and extending off the
and extending off ... pattern #Clinical ... #EM #Radiology ... #PCC #POCUS #Lung ... #BLines #ALiEM
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
radiocapitellar line ... [cannot extend thumb ... Splint: Posterior long ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
sustained as "fight bites ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
onto outstretched hand ... Splint: Posterior long ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology ... unless prior heart/lung ... surgical management
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
(@MarkRamzyDO, EM ... Hamilton, MD (EM ... clinical judgement ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Lung #Pulmonary