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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... commonly affects proximal ... • ED Management ... displaced mm, proximal ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Fracture of proximal ... Exam: swollen elbow ... [cannot extend thumb ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Proximal
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
• ED Management ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• ED Management ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... follow-up with orthopedics ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
dislocation, scaphoid ... Management: Pain ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... Applied from below elbow ... phalanx of thumb ... reduction of hip dislocation ... #management #hardware