The High-Stakes Hand: ED Injuries That Matter
From EMRA*Cast by Emergency Medicine Residents' Association
April 17, 2026 · 44 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of accurate diagnosis in hand injuries and features a detailed examination of critical cases.
Hand injuries may look minor, but missed diagnoses can mean permanent disability. In this episode, EMRA*Cast host Maiya Smith, MD, is joined by PGY-3 Orthopedic Surgery resident Dr. Tyler Thorne to break down the high-yield hand exam and walk through can't-miss cases like Seymour fractures, central slip injuries, and perilunate dislocations.
People in this episode
Host: Maiya Smith, MD
Guest: Dr. Tyler Thorne
Topics covered
- hand injuries
- emergency medicine
- orthopedic surgery
- diagnosis
- medical education
Keywords
- hand exam
- Seymour fractures
- central slip injuries
- perilunate dislocations
- emergency department
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Emergency Medicine Residents' Association
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