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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... Tenderness to anatomic ... box, pain with wrist ... #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
tenderness to the anatomic ... onto outstretched hand ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
onto outstretched hand ... injury • ED Management ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Wrist Anatomy - Anatomy of the Carpal Bones
There are several mnemonics that people use to remember
Wrist Anatomy - ... Anatomy of the Carpal ... #Anatomy #Carpal ... labeled #clinical #radiology ... #msk
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
onto outstretched hand ... wrist, limited ... at wrist • Possible ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
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 ... injury, acute carpal ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
Hand X-Ray Anatomy ... and wrist joint ... proximal to the carpal ... #XRay #Anatomy ... Interpretation #Checklist #radiology
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Named based on anatomic ... onto outstretched hand ... fracture • ED Management ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... one post op Cardiology ... risk Chest X-ray ... events or death (CARP ... surgical management