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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
not seen on x-ray ... needs to be sent home ... displaced mm, proximal pole ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
PocketPEM - LP Hold Technique #Peds #EM #LP #Hold #Technique #PocketCard #PocketPEM
PocketPEM - LP Hold ... Technique #Peds ... #EM #LP #Hold #
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
at an elbow x-ray ... radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
at an elbow x-ray ... radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Elbow #Radiology #XRay
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Disposition: DC home ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Distal #Radiology #XRay
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
Disposition: Discharge home ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Metacarpal #Radiology #XRay
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Disposition: Discharge home ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Metacarpal #Radiology #XRay
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
dislocation, due to EDS ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Cataract Plan for Meds ... ACEi/ARBs - Hold ... NSAIDs - Hold 7 ... /supplements - Hold ... risk Chest X-ray