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Visual Guide to Splinting by Location

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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
immobilize • Splint ... : Extension splint ... Discharge with orthpedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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onto outstretched hand ... injury) • ED Management ... finger traps • 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
fractures • ED Management ... immobilize • Splint ... Discharge with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... Pain control • Splint ... DC with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Proximal
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
injury • ED Management ... reduction • Splint ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
motion • ED Management ... immobilize • Splint ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... fracture • ED Management ... • Splint: Posterior ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
a thumb spica splint ... onto outstretched hand ... immobilize • 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 ... home with close orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Hand #Orthopedics