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BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
punching a hard object ... the base of the thumb ... applied to the thumb ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... most commonly fractured ... sent home in a thumb ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... Keflex if hard object ... closure if hard object ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Orthopedics #MSK
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 ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Monteggia Fracture ... Fracture of proximal ... recall where the fracture ... [cannot extend thumb ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Thumb Metacarpal Fracture on POCUS

Dr. Stephen Alerhand @SAlerhand

#Thumb #Metacarpal #Fracture #Metacarpal #POCUS #clinical #ultrasound #MSK
Thumb Metacarpal ... Fracture on POCUS ... @SAlerhand #Thumb ... #Metacarpal #Fracture ... clinical #ultrasound #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... unless associated fracture ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Embolism (e.g. fractured ... Vessel (dislocation/fracture ... Vascular #JointPain #MSK ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
to grip a flat object ... by flexing the thumb ... #physicalexam #msk
Chronic Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Intra-Articular
 - Bone
     • Stress
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Stress Fracture ... • Stress Fracture ... Intraarticular #MSK ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm