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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Complications are rare but can ... of the hand • Exam ... • ED Management ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
outstretched hand • Exam ... dislocation • ED Management ... follow-up with Orthopedics ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... joint needs to be clinically ... fingertip) • Exam ... • ED Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
hand Symptoms/exam ... Management: - ... weeks Urgent orthopedics ... Metacarpal #Diagnosis #Management ... #Referral #Orthopedics
Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
SALTR Mnemonic 

Salter Harris I 
Straight through
along physis on exam-fracture ... with pediatric orthopedics ... Can present with ... Can obtain opposite ... #Diagnosis #Management
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
Reference Guide - Orthopedic ... to remind the clinician ... about the acute management ... and hip injuries ... Haas #Diagnosis #Management
Patients with large hip fractures often present with an externally rotated and shortened lower extremity. However,
Patients with large hip ... fractures often ... present with an ... patients with hip ... #Clinical #Radiology
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
When looking at an ... outstretched hand • Exam ... • ED Management ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
Femoral Head Fracture ... Pathogenesis and clinical ... • Posterior hip ... wall • Anterior hip ... signs #symptoms #orthopedics
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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the most common orthopedic ... outstretched hand • Exam ... injury) • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK