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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... sent home in a thumb ... entering distally ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
- Posterior dislocation ... a femoral head fracture ... Anterior dislocation ... #Ortho #Hip #Dislocation ... #ALiEM
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
associated injuries: distal ... , scaphoid fracture ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
& posterior) and ... , distal radioulnar ... injury, elbow dislocation ... , scaphoid fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
, neuropraxia (anterior ... long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
articulate with the distal ... (scaphoid most ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... [cannot extend thumb ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
long arm • Ortho ... Type l, DC with ortho ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay