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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
carpal bone. ... bone fracture ... ulna, pain with wrist ... • ED Management ... #Wrist #Carpal
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
carpal bone. ... tenderness to the anatomic ... bone fracture ... Tenderness to anatomic ... #Wrist #Carpal
Most Common Carpal Bone Fractures by Frequency
 • Scaphoid - 50-80%
 • Triquetral - 5-20%
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Most Common Carpal ... Bone Fractures ... #Bone #Fractures ... #wrist #frequency ... radiology #msk #orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
bones should be ... bones should be ... Tenderness to anatomic ... box, pain with wrist ... #TerryThomas #Wrist
Midcarpal Instability (MCI) of the Wrist

Intrinsic Midcarpal Instability
Usually affects young, hypermobile patients.
It is due to progressive
The proximal carpal ... performed, the large bone ... subluxating the large bone ... extensors (ECU, ... #msk #orthopedics
Wrist / Carpal Bones Mnemonic - Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can’t Handle

Proximal Row (Radial
Wrist / Carpal Bones ... Capitate → Hamate #Wrist ... #Carpal #Bones ... #Mnemonic #Anatomy ... #Orthopedics #Wrist
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
posterior) and bone ... • ED Management ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... posterior) and bone ... syndrome • ED Management ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
Bones - All the ... bones of the hand ... into the hand and wrist ... In case of a fracture ... proximal to the carpal
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic ... Contact orthopedic ... • Elbow fracture ... • Both bone forearm ... #Management #Regional