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BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
of the ulnar side ... whereas the longer radial ... home with close orthopedic ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... injuries: distal radius ... fracture, scaphoid ... • ED Management ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... onto outstretched hand ... dislocation, scaphoid ... Management: Pain
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
radial head dislocation ... missing the radial ... head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... [cannot extend thumb
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... hematoma block or ulnar ... object) • Splint: Ulnar ... #Fracture #Thumb ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
energy distal radius ... fractureHand ... and dislocation ... • Elbow fracture ... #Orthopedics #Management
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... scoliosis • SCAPHOID ... Applied from below elbow ... proximal phalanx of thumb ... reduction of hip dislocation