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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
follow-up with PCP ... x-rays MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Discharge with orthopedic ... 1 week MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Splint: Posterior long ... recommendations MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
follow-up with orthopedics ... 1 week MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Splint: Posterior long ... repair MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #Proximal #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
radial styloid fracture ... repair MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Splint: Posterior long ... recommendations MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
of DRUJ MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Radial #Distal #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
I week MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Dislocation #Anterior #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
disease b) CHF ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... Recent PCI/stenting ... since elective PCI ... unless prior heart/lung