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Unstable Cervical Spine Fractures 
The common mnemonic “Jefferson Bit Off A Hangman’s Thumb,” is used to
Off A Hangman’s Thumb ... Bilateral Facet Dislocation ... Atlanto-occipital Dislocation ... Atlanto-axial Dislocation ... #Trauma #Orthopedics
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
base of the first metacarpal ... spica • Ortho ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Hand #Orthopedics
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
base of the first metacarpal ... spica • Ortho ... home with close orthopedic ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... • ED Management ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• ED Management ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
• ED Management ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
- ED Management ... flexed 70-900 • Ortho ... Discharge home with orthopedic ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Hand #Orthopedics
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
direct blunt/force trauma ... Management: - ... weeks Urgent orthopedics ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Referral #Orthopedics
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
- ED Management ... glenoid) • ED Management ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... the radial head dislocation ... [cannot extend thumb ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... DC with orthopedic