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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 ... as a result of arterial ... Management: Pain ... #Wrist #Carpal ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
place, whereas the longer ... • Mechanism: Axial ... of motion • ED ... Management: Pain ... #Orthopedics #MSK
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
• Mechanism: Axial ... of motion • ED ... Management: Pain ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
box, pain with wrist ... Management: Pain ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... #TerryThomas #Wrist ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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variable gross wrist ... Management: Hematoma ... reduction using finger ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
of a fracture does ... Hyperflexion injury with axial ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... • ED Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dorsally and no longer ... injuries: Carpal fracture ... radial styloid fracture ... Management: Pain ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
- ED Management ... prophylactic antibiotic treatment ... Management: Pain ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
tendon), mallet finger ... Management: Digital ... reduction • Splint: Finger ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
proximal phalanx of thumb ... The wrist is held ... Used acutely in management ... employed in the treatment ... #Orthopedics #management