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ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
applied to the thumb ... (blow with the fist ... the base of the thumb ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
the base of the thumb ... applied to the thumb ... (blow with the fist ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
with clenched fist ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Positive FAST in LUQ view demonstrating large amount of complex free fluid (*) below the diaphragm
Positive FAST in ... LUQ view demonstrating ... Clinical #Diagnosis #EM ... Radiology #POCUS #FAST ... #FASTExam #LUQ
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Mechanism: Closed fist ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Boxers #Fracture #Thumb ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Vereckie Algorithm - Lead aVR - Ventricular Tachycardia - Telemetry Diagnosis
WCT is VT IF:
 • Initial
Vereckie Algorithm ... or q wave > 40 ms ... Voltage Δ in the last ... 40 ms > Voltage ... #Vereckie #Algorithm
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
[cannot extend thumb ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Ask about precipitating ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... #Differential #Algorithm
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
radiocapitellar lines), fat ... sign or posterior fat ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK