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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 ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... follow-up with Orthopedics ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Sports #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
the base of the thumb ... home with close orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
applied to the thumb ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
[cannot extend thumb ... Splint: Posterior long ... DC with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Proximal #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Complex, involve orthopedics ... Splint: Posterior long ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... follow-up with orthopedics ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Discharge home with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Splint: Posterior long ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Galeazzi Fracture ... Splint: Posterior long ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #MSK