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ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
base of the first metacarpal ... spica • Ortho ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Hand #Orthopedics
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
base of the first metacarpal ... spica • Ortho ... home with close orthopedic ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Hand #Orthopedics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
& posterior) and ... sail sign or posterior ... , distal radioulnar ... • ED Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
- ED Management ... flexed 70-900 • Ortho ... Discharge home with orthopedic ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... scaphoid entering distally ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
, neuropraxia (anterior ... • ED Management ... long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
syndrome • ED Management ... long arm • Ortho ... Type l, DC with ortho ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
: Neuropraxia (posterior ... [cannot extend thumb ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... DC with orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #Proximal
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Fracture of distal ... control • Splint: Posterior ... supination • Ortho ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
associated injuries: distal ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Orthopedics #Sports