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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
between all carpal bones ... outstretched hand • Exam ... • ED Management ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
- ED Management ... extended arm • Exam ... glenoid) • ED Management ... #Anterior #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... outstretched hand • Exam ... fracture • ED Management ... #Posterior #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
What is a Boxer’ ... hand Symptoms/exam ... Management: - ... compromise - Certain radiologic ... Metacarpal #Diagnosis #Management
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... outstretched hand • Exam ... injury • ED Management ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation ... fingertip) • Exam ... tendon) • ED Management ... #IPJoint #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
outstretched hand • Exam ... , perilunate dislocation ... • ED Management ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... the radial head dislocation ... outstretched hand • Exam ... • Nonoperative managernent ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... - ED Management ... hard surface • Exam ... MetroHealth_EM #Boxers ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
of the hand • Exam ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... fractures • ED Management ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management