Gerardo Hernandez @DrGerardoHernandez
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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
dislocation • ED Management ... dissociation) • Disposition ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
• ED Management ... consult: No • Disposition ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Atrial Fibrillation - Management Principles

1) TREAT ANY IDENTIFIED PRECIPTANT(S) 
2) RATE OR RHYTHM CONTROL 
3) ANTICOAGULATION
Fibrillation - Management ... #Fibrillation #Management ... #Emergency #Cardiology ... #Disposition #Admission ... #Indications
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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injury, acute carpal ... injury) • ED Management ... or Barton • Disposition ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
- ED Management ... coverage) • ED Management ... angulation) • Disposition ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... • ED Management ... consult: No • Disposition ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Dislocation - ED Management ... glenoid) • ED Management ... reduction) • Disposition ... Dislocation #Anterior #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK