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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
carpal bone. ... sent home in a thumb ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Rib Fracture on POCUS

There is an interruption in the continuity of this bone (rib), indicated by
continuity of this bone ... superior to X-ray ... in diagnosing rib ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #msk
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
between all carpal bones ... between all carpal bones ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... #Fracture #Thumb ... Metacarpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Radius Fracture on POCUS
Great example of the use of POCUS to diagnose a fracture of a
to diagnose a fracture ... of a long bone ... Could also do X-ray ... #POCUS #clinical ... #bone #msk #orthopedics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... disruption (may be bony ... Finger #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
diagnosis; the ... course based on chest ... Be wary of the bone ... completely replace x-ray ... POCUS #clinical
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Change in clinical ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... change CV risk Chest ... X-ray: • Not ... stratification #diagnosis