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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
a thumb spica splint ... dislocation • ED Management ... immobilize • Splint ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... • ED Management ... immobilize • Splint ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Selected Treatments for Hip Fracture. Panel A shows internal fixation with multiple screws for a nondisplaced
Selected Treatments ... screw for the treatment ... #Management #Ortho ... #EM #Approaches ... #HipFracture #Management
Visual Guide to Splinting by Location

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#Splinting #Locations #Management #Orthopedics #Emergency #Fractures #splints
- Northwestern EM ... Splinting #Locations #Management ... Orthopedics #Emergency #Fractures ... #splints
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... • ED Management ... Pain control • Splint ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
motion • ED Management ... immobilize • Splint ... require operative management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
- ED Management ... prophylactic antibiotic treatment ... coverage) • ED Management ... hard object) • Splint ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
motion • ED Management ... immobilize • Splint ... require operative management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
injury (LCL) • ED Management ... Pain control • Splint ... • Nonoperative managernent ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
, complex = fracture ... • ED Management ... orthopedics • Splint ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management