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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 ... home with close orthopedic ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
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 ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
4th or 5th metacarpal ... hand Symptoms/exam ... metacarpal - ... weeks Urgent orthopedics ... Management #Referral #Orthopedics
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
fractureFracture ... hard surface • Exam ... Discharge home with orthopedic ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
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 ... follow-up with Orthopedics ... follow-up with PCP or orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Monteggia Fracture ... outstretched hand • Exam ... [cannot extend thumb ... DC with orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
outstretched hand • Exam ... , scaphoid fracture ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... follow-up with orthopedics ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics