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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... , perilunate dislocation ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Carpal #Radiology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
, scaphoid fracture ... , perilunate or ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Carpal #Radiology
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... In perilunate dislocation ... (scaphoid most ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Carpal #Radiology
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... most common major joint ... Simple, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Posterior #Radiology
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
associated injuries: Perilunate ... dislocation, distal ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
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 ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
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 ... #Elbow #Radiology
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
joint dislocations ... Finger splint • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
to remind the clinician ... from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... , patella dislocation ... Diagnosis #Management #EM ... #Ortho #Knee #Injuries
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 ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology