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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
not seen on x-ray ... : Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... , complex = fracture ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
greater tuberosity fracture ... Bankart lesions (5%, fracture ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... Anterior #Radiology #XRay
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
" on lateral x-ray ... " on lateral x-ray ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... unless associated fracture ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... patients with fractures ... fractureFracture ... flexed 70-900 • Ortho ... #Radiology #XRay
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
base of the first metacarpal ... base of the first metacarpal ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Radiology #XRay
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
base of the first metacarpal ... base of the first metacarpal ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
at an elbow x-ray ... injury, elbow dislocation ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... Elbow #Radiology #XRay
Pertinent Chest x-ray Findings in the Trauma Patient and Implications
Respiratory distress without x-ray findings - Central
Pertinent Chest x-ray ... distress without x-ray ... sternoclavicular fracture-dislocation ... ribs 9 to 12 - Abdominal ... Ruptured hollow abdominal