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Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Fracture of distal ... and wrist, limited ... supination • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Forearm #Radius
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... , distal radioulnar ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radius #Fracture
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... Distal radius ... variable gross wrist ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Fracture #Forearm
Radial Head Fracture Classification - I: Minimally displaced fracture ≤2 mm. II: Fracture fragment displaced >2
Radial Head Fracture ... IV: Associated elbow ... dislocation #Diagnosis #EM ... #Ortho #Radial ... #RadialHead #Fracture
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
pain with wrist ... radius or ulna ... Management: Pain ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Evidence supports the Ottawa ankle rules as an accurate instrument for excluding fractures of the ankle
for excluding fractures ... mid-foot. ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Ortho #Sports ... #Foot #Rule
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
articulate with the distal ... articulates with the distal ... styloid fracture ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... epicondyle > radial ... dislocation + radial ... • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
ulnar shaft with radial ... Exam: swollen elbow ... and forearm, limited ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... capitellum (age 1), radial ... onto outstretched hand ... Type l, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM