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BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
spica • Ortho ... follow-up within ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Metacarpal #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... onto outstretched hand ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
[cannot extend thumb ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... followup within ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Type l, DC with ortho ... follow-up within ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... follow-up within ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Elbow #Radiology #XRay
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... PIP joint • Ortho ... follow-up within ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Finger #Radiology #XRay
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
flexed 70-900 • Ortho ... follow-up within ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Boxers #Fracture #Thumb ... Metacarpal #Radiology #XRay
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Finger splint • Ortho ... follow-up within ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK