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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
follow-up with PCP ... x-rays MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
radiocapitellar lines ... recommendations MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Splint: Posterior long ... recommendations MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
radiocapitellar line ... Splint: Posterior long ... repair MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Splint: Posterior long ... recommendations MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
sustained as "fight bites ... prophylactic antibiotic treatment ... within I MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Incidental Finding of Oleothorax - A chest radiograph showed a dense opacity in the upper area
area of the left lung ... The differential diagnosis ... #Clinical #PCC # ... Radiology #CXR # ... Oleothorax #NEJM
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
disease b) CHF ... Change in clinical ... Recent PCI/stenting ... since elective PCI ... unless prior heart/lung