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What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
hand Symptoms/exam ... Management: - ... #Boxers #Fracture ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Referral #Orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... outstretched hand • Exam ... dislocation • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
outstretched hand • Exam ... dislocation, scaphoid ... Management: Pain ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... hard surface • Exam ... Discharge home with orthopedic ... MetroHealth_EM #Boxers ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
outstretched hand • Exam ... , scaphoid fracture ... follow-up with orthopedics ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
outstretched hand • Exam ... • ED Management ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
outstretched hand • Exam ... injuries: Carpal fracture ... (scaphoid most ... radial styloid fracture ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... scoliosis • SCAPHOID ... Applied from below elbow ... Used acutely in management ... #management #hardware