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Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... forearm, limited ... [cannot extend thumb ... DC with orthopedic ... #Forearm #Ulnar
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
of the ulnar side ... of the ulnar side ... metacarpal • The ulna ... home with close orthopedic ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Fracture of distal ... with distal radial-ulnar ... onto outstretched hand ... #Forearm #Radius ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
to distal ulna, ... radius or ulna ... Management: Pain ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... onto outstretched hand ... injury) • ED Management ... #Forearm #Radial ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... scaphoid entering distally ... onto outstretched hand ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
hematoma block or ulnar ... object) • Splint: Ulnar ... Discharge home with orthopedic ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
• Low energy distal ... • Hand and digit ... • Both bone forearm ... High emergency forearm ... #Management #Regional
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... associated injuries: distal ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
ulnar displacernent ... tendon) • ED Management ... Discharge with orthopedic ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics