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Evidence supports the Ottawa ankle rules as an accurate instrument for excluding fractures of the ankle
Evidence supports ... the Ottawa ankle ... rules as an accurate ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Ortho #Sports
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
about the acute management ... cards written by a team ... first two were on ankle ... Haas #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Ortho #Knee
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
spica • Ortho ... home with close orthopedic ... next 2-3 days as ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
in the lunate ("tea ... commonly, 60%; also ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... proximal portion as ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
flexed 70-900 • Ortho ... Discharge home with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Boxers #Fracture #Thumb ... #Hand #Orthopedics