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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... proximal portion as ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
, scaphoid fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
is seen, treat as ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Elbow #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
(scaphoid most ... commonly, 60%; also ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
next 2-3 days as ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Metacarpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
were sustained as ... "fight bites" as ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
disrupted, treat as ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
(@MarkRamzyDO, EM ... Hamilton, MD (EM ... located chest pain as ... Due to their short ... seeing” each rib as