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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
flexion due to inability ... ED Management: Pain ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Causes of Growth Discrepancy: Large for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Factors:
 • Multiparity
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Maternal ... Excessive weight gain ... Fetal Factors: • Male ... #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
anatomic snuffbox, pain ... ED Management: Pain ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
complications occur late ... ED Management: Pain ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
fingertip) • Exam: Pain ... extensor tendon), mallet ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
Common in younger males ... - Pain along ulnar ... compromise - Certain radiologic ... Compromise of growth plate ... Hand #Metacarpal #Diagnosis
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
(@MarkRamzyDO, EM ... Hamilton, MD (EM ... A 39-year-old male ... breath and chest pain ... #Radiology #CTChest