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What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
the following injuries ... Management: - ... #Boxers #Fracture ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Referral #Orthopedics
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
PV Card: Knee Injuries ... This card set covers ... knee injuries, ... , patella dislocation ... , and knee dislocation
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
radial head dislocation ... swollen elbow and forearm ... Possible associated injuries ... DC with orthopedic ... #Forearm #Ulnar
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... Possible associated injuries ... hematoma block or ulnar ... object) • Splint: Ulnar ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Possible associated injuries ... • ED Management ... follow-up with orthopedics ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
distal to distal ulna ... Possible associated injuries ... : Perilunate dislocation ... distal radius or ulna ... Management: Pain
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Exam: swollen forearm ... Possible associated injuries ... : Rare • ED Management ... #Forearm #Radius ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
Injuries Block ... OK • Shoulder dislocation ... Hand and digit injuries ... and dislocation ... #Management #Regional
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
prevent radial and ulnar ... Possible associated injuries ... tendon) • ED Management ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... reduction of hip dislocation ... deformity of hip and knee ... Used acutely in management ... #management #hardware