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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 ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... 1 week MH/CCF ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
onto outstretched hand ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... x-rays MH/CCF ... #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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injury, acute carpal ... tunnel syndrome ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Distal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... 1 week MH/CCF ... #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
onto outstretched hand ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... repair MH/CCF ... #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
onto outstretched hand ... ), compartment syndrome ... • ED Management ... Type l, DC with ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... PIP joint • Ortho ... Finger #Radiology #XRay ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
), compartment syndrome ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... repair MH/CCF ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
onto outstretched hand ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... Elbow #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK