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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
patient still needs ... dislocation • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
associated injuries: Carpal ... injury • ED Management ... ill ultimately need ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
fractures • ED Management ... Discharge with orthopedic ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
dislocation • ED Management ... follow-up with orthopedics ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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the most common orthopedic ... injury, acute carpal ... injury) • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Examination for ECU Tendinitis 

ECU tenosynovitis is the second most common type of tenosynovitis around the
ecu #extensor #carpi ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
the DIP joint needs ... fracture • ED Management ... Discharge with orthpedic ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) Synergy Test for ECU Tendinitis

With the patient's hand supinated, the examiner grasps
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris ... ecu #extensor #carpi ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Fracture - ED Management ... lacerations (if present, need ... Discharge home with orthopedic ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... events or death (CARP ... medical and surgical management