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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... onto outstretched hand ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... , scaphoid fracture ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... most common major joint ... onto outstretched hand ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
dislocated major joint ... Most common major joint ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Anterior #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
distal radioulnar joint ... injury, elbow dislocation ... , scaphoid fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
joint dislocations ... Finger splint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
(scaphoid most ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... needs to be clinically ... • Ortho consult ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK