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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
• ED Management ... procedural sedation and reduction ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
scaphoid entering distally ... , perilunate dislocation ... • ED Management ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
carpal bone. ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... • ED Management ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
spacing between all carpal ... associated injuries: distal ... • ED Management ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
articulate with the distal ... fracture (scaphoid ... sedation and emergent reduction ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #Wrist #Carpal
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... • If stable reduction ... #Forearm #Ulnar
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
, distal radioulnar ... dislocation, scaphoid ... Management: Pain ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Fracture of distal ... Exam: swollen forearm ... supination • Ortho ... Adults: closed reduction ... #Forearm #Radius
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... injury, acute carpal ... procedural sedation and reduction ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #Forearm #Radial
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
to the dorsal distal ... tendon) • ED Management ... and reduction ... Finger splint • Ortho ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management