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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
carpal bone. ... instability and ... onto outstretched hand ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
carpal bone. ... onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Supracondylar Fracture Classification - Type I: Non-displaced. Type II: Displaced with intact anterior cortex. Type III:
Supracondylar Fracture ... (both anterior and ... posterior cortex) #Diagnosis ... #EM #Ortho #Supracondylar ... Classification #ALiEM
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
spacing between all carpal ... Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... onto outstretched hand ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
with hip flexed and ... a femoral head fracture ... externally rotated #Dagnosis ... #EM #Ortho #Hip ... Posterior #Diagram #ALiEM
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... hindfoot fractures ... Mary Haas #Diagnosis ... #Management #EM ... Injuries #Patella #Fracture
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
onto outstretched hand ... fracture (scaphoid ... radial styloid fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Hawkin's Test 1. Position arm in throwing position and flex forward 30 degrees. 2. Examiner internally
Hawkin's Test 1. ... throwing position and ... #Diagnosis #Ortho ... Supraspinatus #RotatorCuff ... ALiEM
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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onto outstretched hand ... injury, acute carpal ... , scapholunate and ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Jobe's Test ("Empty Can" Test) 1. Position arm in scapular plane and point thumb down as
Can" Test) 1. ... scapular plane and ... #Diagnosis #Ortho ... Supraspinatus #RotatorCuff ... #Jobe #ALiEM