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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
outstretched hand • Exam ... scaphoid fracture • ED ... Management: Pain ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
outstretched hand • Exam ... compartment syndrome • ED ... Management: Pain ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
the fist) • Exam ... of motion • ED ... Management: Pain ... Metacarpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
outstretched hand • Exam ... : swollen elbow ... [cannot extend thumb ... injury (LCL) • ED ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
the fist) • Exam ... of motion • ED ... Management: Pain ... Metacarpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
outstretched hand • Exam ... process fracture • ED ... Management: Simple ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... outstretched hand • Exam ... dislocation • ED ... Management: Pain ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
outstretched hand • Exam ... dislocation • ED ... Management: Pain ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
of the hand • Exam ... fractures • ED ... Management: Pain ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture - ED ... Management Be ... hard surface • Exam ... Boxers #Fracture #Thumb ... Metacarpal #Radiology #XRay