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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
of a fracture does ... • ED Management ... • Ortho consult ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
hinge joint; ROM ... = hinge joint; ... splint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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injury, acute carpal ... reduction using finger ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
distal radioulnar joint ... • ED Management ... Type I, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
no longer sitting ... onto outstretched hand ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK