Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... immobilize β€’ Splint: Thumb ... x-rays MH/CCF ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
home with close orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember β€œMUGR” to recall where
[cannot extend thumb ... ), compartment syndrome ... DC with orthopedic ... repair MH/CCF ... #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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carpal tunnel syndrome ... injury) β€’ ED Management ... recommendations MH/CCF ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
β€’ ED Management ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... recommendations MH/CCF ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
immobilize β€’ Splint: Thumb ... 1 week MH/CCF ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
within I MH/CCF ... #Thumb #Metacarpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
β€’ Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
β€’ When looking at
), compartment syndrome ... β€’ ED Management ... recommendations MH/CCF ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
dislocation, due to EDS ... tendon) β€’ ED Management ... 1 week MH/CCF ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK