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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
[cannot extend thumb ... Splint: Posterior long ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Proximal #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
spica • Ortho ... home with close orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
spica • Ortho ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Splint: Posterior long ... arm • Ortho consult ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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the most common orthopedic ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #Forearm #Radial ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... follow-up with orthopedics ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Splint: Posterior long ... supination • Ortho ... Radial #Distal #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Splint: Posterior long ... arm • Ortho consult ... Type l, DC with ortho ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #MSK