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BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
spica • Ortho ... follow-up within ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #MSK
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
• ED Management ... Type I, DC with ortho ... follow-up within ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
flexed 70-900 • Ortho ... follow-up within ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... spica • Ortho ... , follow-up with ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
• ED Management ... Simple, DC with ortho ... follow-up within ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... [cannot extend thumb ... followup within ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... Type l, DC with ortho ... follow-up within ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
• ED Management ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... follow-up within ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... Disposition: Discharge, follow-up ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #MSK