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Radial Head Fracture Classification - I: Minimally displaced fracture ≤2 mm. II: Fracture fragment displaced >2
Radial Head Fracture ... #Diagnosis #EM ... #Ortho #Radial # ... RadialHead #Fracture ... Classification #ALiEM
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
tea cup") which should ... sedation and emergent reduction ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
procedural sedation and reduction ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
swollen forearm and wrist ... pronation and at wrist ... supination • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
all carpal bones should ... Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... injuries: distal radius ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... injury, elbow dislocation ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... variable gross wrist ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
+ radial head fracture ... procedural sedation and reduction ... Simple, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... , distal radius ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
head dislocation ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... • If stable reduction ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis