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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 ... , perilunate dislocation ... immobilize • Splint ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
Hip Dislocation ... - Posterior dislocation ... a femoral head fracture ... rotated #Dagnosis #EM ... #Ortho #Hip #Dislocation
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... orthopedics • Splint ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
greater tuberosity fracture ... reduction • Splint ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... immobilize • Splint ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
base of the first metacarpal ... immobilize • Splint ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Thumb #Metacarpal
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
base of the first metacarpal ... immobilize • Splint ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Thumb #Metacarpal
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... fractureFracture ... hard object) • Splint ... flexed 70-900 • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... immobilize • Splint ... : Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
injury, elbow dislocation ... Pain control • Splint ... : Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM