Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, MUSCULOSKELETAL
“The radiograph shows a fracture of the fifth metacarpal head, commonly known as a boxer’s fracture. There is only slight volar angulation and no displacement. The proper treatment for this fracture is an ulnar gutter splint, which immobilizes the wrist, hand,...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds, MUSCULOSKELETAL
Background Common Mechanism of Injury: Fall on a hyperextended wrist and a pronated and radially deviated hand. Diagnosis H&P Presentation: Pain in the anatomic snuffbox. X-rays: PA, lateral oblique, and ulnar deviated views. NB: XR can miss nondisplaced...
Clinic A/P, Peds, MUSCULOSKELETAL
Treatment Method 1: Hyperpronation. Method 2: Supination and Flexion. “Is the most common orthopedic condition of the elbow in children 1-4 years of age, even though kids less than 1 year of age can have it. The MOI is partial displacement of the radial head...
