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Hamate Fracture on Wrist X-Ray

- point tenderness over the hamate should raise suspicion for a fracture,
fractures can be splinted ... ED with a volar splint ... prompt outpatient orthopedics ... fractures with associated ... Radiology #MSK #Orthopedics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
extend • Possible associated ... immobilize • Splint ... : Extension splint ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
a thumb spica splint ... Nonunion or malunion: associated ... immobilize • Splint ... pole fracture, associated ... follow-up with Orthopedics
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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the most common orthopedic ... • Most common orthopedic ... ROM • Possible associated ... finger traps • Splint ... Chauffer with orthopedic
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
extension • Possible associated ... immobilize • Splint ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
extension • Possible associated ... immobilize • Splint ... consult: No (unless associated ... follow-up with orthopedics ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
• Possible associated ... reduction • Splint ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
olecranon • Possible associated ... Complex, involve orthopedics ... • Splint: Posterior ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
pronation • Possible associated ... Pain control • Splint ... DC with orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
dorsally, look for associated ... digit • Possible associated ... reduction • Splint ... : Finger splint ... Discharge with orthopedic