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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
follow-up with PCP ... x-rays MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
• ED Management ... 1 week MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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injury, acute carpal ... reduction using finger ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
dislocation • ED Management ... 1 week MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
of a fracture does ... joint needs to be clinically ... 1 week MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Radiology #XRay
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dorsally and no longer ... fracture (scaphoid ... repair MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Radiology #XRay
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
place, whereas the longer ... MH/CCF/CWRU ... EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
1 week MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
disease b) CHF ... Change in clinical ... risk Chest X-ray ... events or death (CARP ... medical and surgical management