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Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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outstretched hand • Exam ... injury, acute carpal ... ED Management: Hematoma ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
with clenched fist ... outstretched hand • Exam ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Mechanism: Closed fist ... hard surface • Exam ... needed (using hematoma ... flexed 70-900 • Ortho ... #MSK