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ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
applied to the thumb ... the base of the thumb ... of motion • ED ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
the base of the thumb ... applied to the thumb ... of motion • ED ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... dislocation • ED ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
dislocation • ED ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
[cannot extend thumb ... injury (LCL) • ED ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture - ED ... coverage) • ED ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Boxers #Fracture #Thumb ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Ask about precipitating ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... #Differential #Algorithm
Causes of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Insufficient Sleep
 • Poor Sleep Hygiene
 • Insomnia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Parkinson's, MS) ... • Medications (Eg ... • Drug Abuse (Eg ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
immediate, prior to ED ... arrival MSK ... Management #Emergency #Algorithm
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Dislocation - ED ... inferior glenoid) • ED ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK