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What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
Management: - ... with ulnar gutter splint ... compromise - Certain radiologic ... #Boxers #Fracture ... #Referral #Orthopedics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
• ED Management ... Pain control • Splint ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
• ED Management ... • Splint: Posterior ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... Pain control • Splint ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... Applied from below elbow ... of ankle joint/ ... #management #hardware ... #equipment #traction
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... hard object) • Splint ... MetroHealth_EM #Boxers ... #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... Pain control • Splint ... DC with orthopedic ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Proximal
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
immobilize • Splint ... follow-up with orthopedics ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
• Low foot and ankle ... orthopedic surgery ... • Elbow fracture ... #NerveBlock #Indications ... #Management #Regional
Orthopedic Platings, Nails and Screws
Bohler’s Stirrup: U shaped device to hold a Steinmann pin and applying
Orthopedic Platings ... or buttress the split ... intercondylar) Angle ... #management #indications ... #hardware #equipment