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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
consult: No • Disposition ... : Discharge with ... orthpedic follow-up ... within 1 week ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
dislocation) • Disposition ... : Discharge, follow-up ... with orthopedics ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
consult: No • Disposition ... : Discharge with ... orthopedic follow-up ... within 1 week ... #Sports #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
consult: No, if <1 ... displacement • Disposition ... : Discharge home ... with close orthopedic ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
dissociation) • Disposition ... : Discharge — if ... follow-up with Orthopedics ... within 1 week; ... #Sports #MSK
Uncertainty Communication Checklist for Patient Discharge

Introduction
1. Explain to the patient that they are being discharged
2. Ask
Uncertainty Communication ... Checklist for Patient Discharge ... Introduction 1. ... they are being discharged ... #Management #Disposition
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Complex, involve orthopedics ... if complex • Disposition ... follow-up within 1 ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
consult: Yes • Disposition ... DC with orthopedic ... followup within 1 ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Proximal #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
capitellum (age 1) ... Types II-IV • Disposition ... follow-up within 1 ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
angulation) • Disposition ... : Discharge home ... with orthopedic ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK