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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
a thumb spica splint ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
immobilize • Splint ... : Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
orthopedics • Splint ... Simple, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
reduction • Splint ... immobilizer • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... immobilize • Splint ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
), compartment syndrome ... Pain control • Splint ... Type l, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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carpal tunnel syndrome ... finger traps • Splint ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... joint needs to be clinically ... PIP joint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
), compartment syndrome ... Pain control • Splint ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
reduction • Splint ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports