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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... dislocation • ED Management ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... #Fracture #Wrist ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
elbow dislocation, scaphoid ... Management: Pain ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... I, DC with ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
box, pain with wrist ... , scaphoid fracture ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... #TerryThomas #Wrist ... #Scaphoid #Carpal
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
• Most common type ... of metacarpal fracture ... flexed 70-900 • Ortho ... Discharge home with orthopedic ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
injuries: Carpal fracture ... (scaphoid most ... radial styloid fracture ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
supination if types ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... • If stable ... DC with orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #Proximal