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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 ... commonly affects proximal ... displaced mm, proximal ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
part of hand - Focal ... Management: - ... compromise - Certain radiologic ... #Boxers #Fracture ... #Referral #Orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
motion • ED Management ... home with close orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Fracture of proximal ... [cannot extend thumb ... DC with orthopedic ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Proximal
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
• Mechanism: Axial ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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injury, acute carpal ... injury) • ED Management ... #Forearm #Radial ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... MetroHealth_EM #Boxers ... #Fracture #Thumb ... #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
fracture (scaphoid ... , triquetrum), radial ... styloid fracture ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... phalanx of thumb ... Used acutely in management ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics ... #management #hardware