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Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
onto outstretched hand ... • ED Management ... Splint: Posterior long ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Forearm #Radius
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... prophylactic antibiotic treatment ... provide wound care ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Metacarpal #Radiology
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... forearm, limited ... Splint: Posterior long ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
bone fractures ... Surgical Care - ... H/O antecedent trauma ... including DM • Treatment ... #treatment
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
(@MarkRamzyDO, EM ... Hamilton, MD (EM ... This post will focus ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Lung #Pulmonary
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH)

Granulomatous Lesions comprising langerin-positive histiocytes and an inflammatory infiltrate can arise in virtually
, skin, lungs, and ... long bones ... Birbeck granules (EM ... TREATMENT OPTIONS ... Histiocytosis #Diagnosis #Management