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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... onto outstretched hand ... • ED Management ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dislocated dorsally and ... Exam: tenderness and ... , median nerve injury ... control, sedation and ... #Radiology #XRay
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Axillary nerve injury ... procedural sedation and ... Splint: Sling-and-swath ... #Anterior #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
joint in adults and ... onto outstretched hand ... procedural sedation and ... #Posterior #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
ED arrival MSK ... - Fractures, dislocations ... compartment syndrome ... may be severe and ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
functional deficit and ... Exam: Swelling and ... flexion and extension ... #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
being distracted and ... swollen elbow and ... ), compartment syndrome ... , ligamentous injury ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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onto outstretched hand ... variable gross wrist ... , scapholunate and ... procedural sedation and ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
carpal instability and ... onto outstretched hand ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
dorsal • DIP and ... Hyperextension injury ... #IPJoint #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK