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Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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onto outstretched hand ... injury, acute carpal ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Fracture #Forearm ... #Radial #Colles
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... dislocation, scaphoid ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... + radial head fracture ... Simple, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... injuries: distal radius ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... , distal radius ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
styloid fracture ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... and forearm, limited ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
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energy distal radius ... fractureHand ... and dislocation ... ankle fractures ... • Elbow fracture