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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 ... follow-up with PCP ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
radiocapitellar lines ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
> MCL), brachial ... Splint: Posterior long ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
box, pain with wrist ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #TerryThomas #Wrist ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
pronation and at wrist ... Splint: Posterior long ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
radiocapitellar line ... ligamentous injury (LCL ... Splint: Posterior long ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Splint: Posterior long ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU 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 ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics