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Common Hand Fractures on X-Ray
Mallet finger - injury to the lateral extensor slips
Boutonniere deformity - injury
Common Hand Fractures ... Gamekeeper's thumb ... Boxer's fracture ... #Fractures #XRay ... #Radiology #Wrist
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
not seen on x-ray ... sent home in a thumb ... onto outstretched hand ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... #Radiology #XRay
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
carpal bone. ... arthritis if missed ... onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... #Radiology #XRay
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
spacing between all carpal ... bones should be ... onto outstretched hand ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... #Radiology #XRay
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
the base of the thumb ... include stiffness, arthritis ... applied to the thumb ... #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... #Fracture #Thumb ... #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
Hand X-Ray Anatomy ... the trabecular pattern ... In case of a fracture ... proximal to the carpal ... #XRay #Anatomy
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... [cannot extend thumb ... ligamentous injury (LCL ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis