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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Splint: Volar • Ortho ... • Disposition: Discharge ... with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Thumb spica • Ortho ... • Disposition: Discharge ... follow-up with PCP ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thumb spica • Ortho ... • Disposition: Discharge ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... PIP joint • Ortho ... • Disposition: Discharge ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Finger splint • Ortho ... • Disposition: Discharge ... with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #MSK
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... algorithm to determine ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... events or death (CARP ... medical and surgical management