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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
of a fracture does ... associated injuries: Avulsion ... fracture • ED ... PIP joint • Ortho ... #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
elbow x-ray review alignment ... • ED Management ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... #Elbow #Radiology
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
for associated avulsion ... capsule. collateral ligaments ... tendon), mallet finger ... splint • Ortho ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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lunotriquetral ligament ... injury) • ED Management ... reduction using finger ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Colles #Distal #Radiology
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
elbow x-ray review alignment ... syndrome • ED Management ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Type l, DC with ortho ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology