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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... carpal instability and ... onto outstretched hand ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... in adults and are ... anterior & posterior) and ... bone cortex • ... #Radiology #XRay
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
functional deficit and ... Exam: Swelling and ... wrist flexion and ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dislocated dorsally and ... Exam: tenderness and ... control, sedation and ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... injuries: distal radius ... fracture, scaphoid ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior & posterior) and ... bone cortex • ... Exam: Swelling and ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
joint in adults and ... procedural sedation and ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
(10%), bony Bankart ... procedural sedation and ... Splint: Sling-and-swath ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Freiberg Infraction - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Sclerosis of the 2nd MT head with flattening of
articular surface and ... with flattening and ... and/or osteonecrosis ... hallux valgus, and ... #diagnosis #msk
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
dorsal • DIP and ... ligaments (prevent radial ... ), and the solar ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK