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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
outstretched hand • Exam ... : Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... follow-up with Orthopedics ... follow-up with PCP or orthopedics
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... outstretched hand • Exam ... Complex, involve orthopedics ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
SALTR Mnemonic 

Salter Harris I 
Straight through
- Pediatric Fractures ... along physis on exam-fracture ... orthopedics in ... orthopedics in ... #Peds #Orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
outstretched hand • Exam ... distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... follow-up with orthopedics ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... of the hand • Exam ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
extended arm • Exam ... greater tuberosity fracture ... Bankart lesions (5%, fracture ... consult: No (unless fracture ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... outstretched hand • Exam ... injury, elbow dislocation ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
outstretched hand • Exam ... injuries: Carpal fracture ... radial styloid fracture ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... fingertip) • Exam ... a concomitant fracture ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
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 ... DC with orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics