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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... most commonly fractured ... that are inadequately ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
hip flexed and adducted ... hip dislocations are ... a femoral head fracture ... #Dagnosis #EM #Ortho
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
are the most common ... in adults and are ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... #Elbow #Radiology
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... Complications are ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
BENNETT FRACTURE ... Bennett fracture ... the pull of the abductor ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
ROLANDO FRACTURE ... Rolando fracture ... the pull of the abductor ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
, complex = fracture ... Posterior long arm ... • Ortho consult ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture ... Posterior long arm ... • Ortho consult ... Type l, DC with ortho ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
rotated, extended arm ... greater tuberosity fracture ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... Dislocation #Anterior #Radiology
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Galeazzi Fracture ... Fracture of distal ... Posterior long arm ... supination • Ortho ... Radial #Distal #Radiology