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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... dislocation • ED Management ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
the base of the thumb ... motion • ED Management ... require operative management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
applied to the thumb ... motion • ED Management ... require operative management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
: Neuropraxia (posterior ... [cannot extend thumb ... control • Splint: Posterior ... • Nonoperative managernent ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
pads (anterior & posterior ... anterior sail sign or posterior ... • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... • ED Management ... #Dislocation #Posterior ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
voltage Cardiac - Vfib ... ED arrival MSK ... - Fractures, dislocations ... (posterior shoulder ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
pads (anterior & posterior ... anterior sail sign or posterior ... syndrome • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
- ED Management ... coverage) • ED Management ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
, scaphoid fracture ... dislocation • ED Management ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK