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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
injuries: distal radius ... dislocation • ED ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... #Scaphoid #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... dislocation • ED ... Management: Pain ... #Fracture #Wrist ... #Management #Orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
fracture (scaphoid ... nerve injury • ED ... Management: Pain ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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variable gross wrist ... injury, acute carpal ... ligament injury) • ED ... Management: Hematoma ... #Radiology #XRay
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
ulna, pain with wrist ... dislocation, distal radius ... fractures • ED ... Management: Pain ... #Management #Orthopedics