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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
as a result of arterial ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
injury • Terrible triad ... #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... Hyperextension injury with axial ... #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
in the lunate ("tea ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Haglund Syndrome - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • The Haglund Deformity (enlarged superior margin calcaneal posterior process)
Haglund Syndrome - MSK ... Radiology Imaging ... undersurface tear ... • Stress fracture ... #diagnosis #msk
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
immediate, prior to ED arrival ... MSK - Fractures ... , dislocations ( ... Electricity #Evaluation #Diagnosis ... Management #Emergency #Algorithm
Tenosynovitis of the peroneal tendons due to hypertrophic peroneal tubercle
Imaging Findings:
 • Large volume ofT2-hyperintense fluid
non-displaced fracture ... subluxation/dislocation ... or tear ... mri #clinical #Radiology ... #diagnosis #msk
Transient Patellar Dislocation - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Hyperintense marrow edema of the anterolateral femoral condyle
- MSK Radiology ... shortest patellar tendon ... patellar tilt (on axial ... Tear: Can be seen ... #diagnosis #msk
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... algorithm to determine ... echo in the last year ... CARP, DECREASE V trials ... stratification #diagnosis