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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... follow-up with orthopedics ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Dissociation #TerryThomas ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... dislocation • ED Management ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
swollen elbow and forearm ... [cannot extend thumb ... DC with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Proximal
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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injury, acute carpal ... injury) • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radius #Fracture #Forearm ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
fractures • ED Management ... Discharge with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
motion • ED Management ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
motion • ED Management ... home with close orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
associated injuries: Carpal ... injury • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Dislocation #Wrist #Carpal ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Exam: swollen forearm ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Galeazzi #Fracture #Forearm ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Fracture - ED Management ... Discharge home with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Boxers #Fracture #Thumb ... #Hand #Orthopedics