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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 ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Proximal #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... dislocation) • Disposition ... : Discharge, follow-up ... with orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
consult: No • Disposition ... : Discharge with ... within 1 week ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
consult: No • Disposition ... : Discharge with ... within 1 week ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
DRUJ (usually 1- ... consult: Yes • Disposition ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #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 ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
dissociation) • Disposition ... : Discharge — if ... within 1 week; ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Uncertainty Communication Checklist for Patient Discharge

Introduction
1. Explain to the patient that they are being discharged
2. Ask
Uncertainty Communication ... Introduction 1. ... Discuss diagnoses ... diagnosis 8. ... #Management #Disposition
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
unstable) • Disposition ... : Discharge with ... within 1 week ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK