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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
functional deficit and ... Exam: Swelling and ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #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 ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
bones should be ... onto outstretched hand ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
instability and ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) subluxation 
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU), is the must ulnar of the
the elbow to the hand ... diagnosed? ... tendon, MRI or ... relevant body parts ... #msk
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... is the type of and ... Older > 50 years and ... events or death (CARP ... perioperative medical and