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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
carpal bone. ... anatomic snuffbox, pain ... ED Management: Pain ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
carpal bone. ... to distal ulna, pain ... ED Management: Pain ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
spacing between all carpal ... anatomic snuff box, pain ... ED Management: Pain ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dorsal wrist, pain ... fracture (scaphoid ... ED Management: Pain ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
, complex = fracture ... Management: Simple, pain ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... • Fracture at ... injury, acute carpal ... tunnel syndrome ... Sugar tong • Ortho
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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- Differential ... Embolism (e.g. fractured ... Vessel (dislocation/fracture ... Marfan's Syndrome ... JointPain #MSK #Differential
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture ... ), compartment syndrome ... ED Management: Pain ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Type l, DC with ortho
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... : • Fracture ... • Sciatica • Tarsal ... tunnel syndrome ... #differential #
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Monteggia Fracture ... Fracture of proximal ... ), compartment syndrome ... ED Management: Pain ... I or Ill) • Ortho