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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 ... : Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho
Unstable Cervical Spine Fractures 
The common mnemonic “Jefferson Bit Off A Hangman’s Thumb,” is used to
Off A Hangman’s Thumb ... Bilateral Facet Dislocation ... Atlanto-occipital Dislocation ... Atlanto-axial Dislocation ... #Trauma #Orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
, scaphoid fracture ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... follow-up with orthopedics ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Complex, involve orthopedics ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
Reference Guide - Orthopedic ... first two were on ankle ... , patella dislocation ... , and knee dislocation ... Management #EM #Ortho
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
greater tuberosity fracture ... Bankart lesions (5%, fracture ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
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 ... spica • Ortho ... home with close orthopedic ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... the radial head dislocation ... [cannot extend thumb ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... DC with orthopedic
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
applied to the thumb ... spica • Ortho ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics