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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 ... #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #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 ... #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #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 ... Boxers #Fracture #Thumb ... #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
the 4th or 5th metacarpal ... hand Symptoms/exam ... Management: - ... compromise - Certain radiologic ... #Diagnosis #Management
Wrist Anatomy - Anatomy of the Carpal Bones
There are several mnemonics that people use to remember
Here Comes The Thumb ... because “Pinky” and “Thumb ... Some popular ones ... labeled #clinical #radiology ... #msk
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 ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
outstretched hand • Exam ... [cannot extend thumb ... • Nonoperative managernent ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
outstretched hand • Exam ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
fingertip) • Exam ... fracture • ED Management ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
of the hand • Exam ... fractures • ED Management ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK