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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 ... onto outstretched hand ... : Pain control, ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
: Pain control, ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Hand #Orthopedics
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
: Pain control, ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... : Pain control, ... joint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
[cannot extend thumb ... : Pain control ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
: Pain control, ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
fingertip) • Exam: Pain ... Finger splint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Ultrasound Guided Brachial Plexus Nerve Block on POCUS
Mid-shaft humerus fracture, 10/10 pain, 350mcg fentanyl and no
Nerve Block on POCUS ... Mid-shaft humerus fracture ... group until us (EM ... ) and ortho document ... #anesthesia #clinical
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
(@MarkRamzyDO, EM ... Hamilton, MD (EM ... chest pain. ... located chest pain ... , and his oxygen