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Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Fracture - ED Management ... surface • Exam ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
base of the first metacarpal ... the fist) • Exam ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
base of the first metacarpal ... the fist) • Exam ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Exam: tenderness ... injury • ED Management ... #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
the 4th or 5th metacarpal ... Symptoms/exam ... Management: - ... compromise - Certain radiologic ... #Management #Referral
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... • Exam: Swelling ... #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: Tenderness ... box, pain with wrist ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: swollen ... forearm and wrist ... Radial #Distal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: variable ... gross wrist deformity ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: Tenderness ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK