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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... spica splint. ... scaphoid entering distally ... • Ortho consult: ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
• ED Management ... immobilize • Splint ... : Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
immobilize • Splint ... • Ortho consult: ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Hand #Orthopedics
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
immobilize • Splint ... • Ortho consult: ... home with close orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... injury) • ED Management ... finger traps • Splint ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Visual Guide to Splinting by Location

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#Splinting #Locations #Management #Orthopedics #Emergency #Fractures #splints
Visual Guide to ... - Northwestern EM ... Splinting #Locations #Management ... #Orthopedics #Emergency ... #Fractures #splints
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
, distal radioulnar ... • ED Management ... Pain control • Splint ... : Sling • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
associated injuries: distal ... immobilize • Splint ... : Thumb spica ... • Ortho consult: ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... extensor tendon distal ... • ED Management ... PIP joint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
[cannot extend thumb ... Pain control • Splint ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... DC with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM