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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
PV Card: Knee Injuries ... about the acute management ... first two were on ankle ... and hip injuries ... #EM #Ortho #Knee
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
onto outstretched hand ... Possible associated injuries ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Possible associated injuries ... splint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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onto outstretched hand ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Distal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
onto outstretched hand ... Possible associated injuries ... Type I, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... Possible associated injuries ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... Possible associated injuries ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
onto outstretched hand ... Possible associated injuries ... supination • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
onto outstretched hand ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK