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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Nonunion or malunion: associated ... supination • Possible associated ... dislocation • ED Management ... , associated scapholunate ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... extension • Possible associated ... • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Pediatric Skull Fracture with Associated Hematoma on POCUS

Working with the challenges of risk stratification, management of
Pediatric Skull Fracture ... with Associated ... Hematoma on POCUS ... stratification, management ... everywhere #Skull #Fracture
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... pronation • Possible associated ... • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
BENNETT FRACTURE ... longus muscle • Associated ... motion • ED Management ... require operative management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
, complex = fracture ... olecranon • Possible associated ... injuries: Fractures ... • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Monteggia Fracture ... pronation • Possible associated ... injury (LCL) • ED Management ... • Nonoperative managernent ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... - ED Management ... ) • Possible associated ... coverage) • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
extension • Possible associated ... , scaphoid fracture ... dislocation • ED Management ... consult: No (unless associated ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... • Fracture at ... ROM • Possible associated ... injury) • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management