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Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Fracture of distal ... radial-ulnar joint ... joint (DRUJ) ... supination • Ortho ... of DRUJ MH/CCF
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... tendon distal to ... • Ortho consult ... 1 week MH/CCF ... Finger #Radiology #XRay
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
wrist flexion and extension ... • ED Management ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... 1 week MH/CCF ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
tendon) • ED Management ... Finger splint • Ortho ... 1 week MH/CCF ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
, distal radioulnar ... joint injury, interosseous ... • ED Management ... Type I, DC with ortho ... recommendations MH/CCF
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... recommendations MH/CCF ... #Forearm #Radial ... #Radiology #XRay
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
pain with wrist extension ... associated injuries: distal ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... 1 week MH/CCF ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
articulate with the distal ... pain with wrist extension ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... repair MH/CCF ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay