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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
clenched fist • Mechanism ... box, pain with wrist ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
radiocapitellar line • Mechanism ... [cannot extend thumb ... ), compartment syndrome ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #MSK
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
Bennett fracture • Mechanism ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
"tea cup" • Mechanism ... injury • ED Management ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... osteoarthritis • Mechanism ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
and malunion • Mechanism ... home with close orthopedic ... #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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styloid fracture • Mechanism ... variable gross wrist ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
lateral x-ray • Mechanism ... ulna, pain with wrist ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
shortening • Mechanism ... pronation and at wrist ... Posterior long arm ... Radial #Distal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
EKG Interpretation ... 350ms • Rule of thumb ... WolffParkinson-White syndrome ... @AmyChung #EKG ... Electrocardiogram #cardiology