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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
a thumb spica splint ... carpal instability and ... onto outstretched hand ... immobilize • Splint ... Thumb spica • Ortho
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... dorsum of the hand ... immobilize • Splint ... : Volar • Ortho
Supracondylar Fracture Classification - Type I: Non-displaced. Type II: Displaced with intact anterior cortex. Type III:
Supracondylar Fracture ... (both anterior and ... Diagnosis #EM #Ortho ... Supracondylar #Flexion #Fracture ... Classification #ALiEM
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
in adults and are ... onto outstretched hand ... Pain control • Splint ... : Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
joint in adults and ... onto outstretched hand ... orthopedics • Splint ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho
Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
with hip flexed and ... a femoral head fracture ... with hip abducted and ... #Dagnosis #EM #Ortho ... Posterior #Diagram #ALiEM
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
BENNETT FRACTURE ... Bennett fracture ... immobilize • Splint ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... hindfoot fractures ... specifically patella fractures ... Management #EM #Ortho ... Injuries #Patella #Fracture
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
onto outstretched hand ... Exam: Swelling and ... Pain control • Splint ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Type l, DC with ortho
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
dislocates dorsally and ... Exam: Swelling and ... immobilize • Splint ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand