3 results
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
space >3 mm on PA ... pain with wrist extension ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... 1 week MH/CCF ... #Radiology #XRay
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
carpal bone. ... wrist flexion and extension ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... 1 week MH/CCF
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
pain with wrist extension ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... repair MH/CCF ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay