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Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
articulate with the distal ... articulates with the distal ... outstretched hand • Exam ... injury • ED Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
of the hand • Exam ... pain with wrist ... fractures • ED Management ... Triquetrum #Fracture #Wrist ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
outstretched hand • Exam ... swollen forearm and wrist ... pronation and at wrist ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Fracture - ED Management ... hard surface • Exam ... coverage) • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
base of the first metacarpal ... base of the first metacarpal ... the fist) • Exam ... motion • ED Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
outstretched hand • Exam ... box, pain with wrist ... associated injuries: distal ... #TerryThomas #Wrist ... 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 ... variable gross wrist ... injury) • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
base of the first metacarpal ... base of the first metacarpal ... the fist) • Exam ... motion • ED Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... Seizures The management ... and bag-valve mask ... have continuous vital ... #Management #Emergency
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
scaphoid entering distally ... outstretched hand • Exam ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK