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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 ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Common Hand Fractures on X-Ray
Mallet finger - injury to the lateral extensor slips
Boutonniere deformity - injury
Common Hand Fractures ... Gamekeeper's thumb ... ulnar collateral ligament ... Scapholunate ligament ... #XRay #Radiology
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
spica • Ortho ... home with close orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Ankle and Hindfoot Fractures - Quick Reference on Acute Orthopedic Management

#Management #Orthopedics #Ankle #Hindfoot #Fractures #Followup
Ankle and Hindfoot Fractures ... Reference on Acute Orthopedic ... Management # ... Management #Orthopedics ... #Followup #ALiEM
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
spica • Ortho ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Extension teardrop fracture - Small triangular avulsion of anteroinferior vertebral body, at insertion point of anterior
Extension teardrop fracture ... anterior longitudinal ligament ... cervical spine #Ortho ... #Teardrop #Fracture ... Mechanism #Avulsion #ALiEM
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
scapholunate interosseous ligament ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
elbow x-ray review alignment ... • ED Management ... Type I, DC with ortho ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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lunotriquetral ligament ... injury) • ED Management ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
Reference Guide - Orthopedic ... about the acute management ... from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... Haas #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Ortho #Knee