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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
• ED Management ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
not seen on x-ray ... dislocation • ED Management ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
• ED Management ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
SALTR Mnemonic 

Salter Harris I 
Straight through
be visible on X-ray ... with pediatric orthopedics ... with pediatric orthopedics ... pediatric ortho treatment ... #Diagnosis #Management
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
dislocation • ED Management ... follow-up with orthopedics ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
injuries: Carpal fracture ... radial styloid fracture ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
- ED Management ... prophylactic antibiotic treatment ... Discharge home with orthopedic ... Metacarpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... Finger deformity caused ... • ED Management ... Finger #Radiology #XRay ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Dislocation - ED Management ... glenoid) • ED Management ... Anterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... after long bone fractures ... including DM • Treatment ... Hypovolemic Shock #Orthopedics ... #treatment