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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... tenderness to the anatomic ... Tenderness to anatomic ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Tenderness to anatomic ... injuries: distal radius ... fracture, scaphoid ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
duck sign" on lateral ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... , distal radius ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
On lateral wrist ... fracture (scaphoid ... styloid fracture ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... Tenderness to lateral ... , scaphoid fracture ... #Radiology #XRay
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Named based on anatomic ... (medial/lateral ... epicondyle > radial ... + radial head fracture ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
ligaments (prevent radial ... degrees of flexion; lateral ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
Hand X-Ray Anatomy ... then I move from lateral ... In case of a fracture ... drdevrad #Hand #XRay ... #labeled