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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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Distal Radius Fracture ... outstretched hand • Exam ... ED Management: Hematoma ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
whereas the longer radial ... the fist) • Exam ... spica • Ortho ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
outstretched hand • Exam ... injuries: distal radius ... spica • Ortho ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
outstretched hand • Exam ... [cannot extend thumb ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
hard surface • Exam ... needed (using hematoma ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK