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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
lead to carpal instability ... outstretched hand • Exam ... dislocation • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
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 ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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outstretched hand • Exam ... lunotriquetral ligament ... injury) • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
Pathogenesis and clinical ... shearing injury -> Ligaments ... Complications: • Inability ... #msk #diagnosis ... signs #symptoms #orthopedics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
When looking at an ... elbow x-ray review alignment ... outstretched hand • Exam ... • ED Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
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 ... flexion due to inability ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
scapholunate interosseous ligament ... outstretched hand • Exam ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
is an intraarticular ... the fist) • Exam ... home with close orthopedic ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
is an intraarticular ... the fist) • Exam ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Ankle Instability on Physical Exam

Significant instability with absent lateral ligament complex. Peroneal tendons with a heroic
Ankle Instability ... on Physical Exam ... absent lateral ligament ... #msk #orthopedics ... physicalexam #drawer #clinical