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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... The scaphoid is ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Coronal / transverse view - Directional indicator: Pointed to patient’s right side - Appropriate transducer orientation
Appropriate transducer orientation ... transvaginal exam #EM ... #Obgyn #Radiology ... Coronal #Transverse #Orientation ... #ALiEM
Sagittal / longitudinal view - Directional indicator: Pointed to anterior of patient (towards the ceiling) -
Appropriate transducer orientation ... transvaginal exam #EM ... #Obgyn #Radiology ... #Longitudinal #Orientation ... #ALiEM
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
, scaphoid fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... TerryThomas #Wrist #Scaphoid ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
(scaphoid most ... radial styloid fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
(@MarkRamzyDO, EM ... Hamilton, MD (EM ... Due to their short ... defaulting to a normal interpretation ... #Radiology #CTChest