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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... "pooping duck sign ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Most Common Carpal Bone Fractures by Frequency
 • Scaphoid - 50-80%
 • Triquetral - 5-20%
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Most Common Carpal ... Bone #Fractures #wrist ... #frequency #radiology ... #msk #orthopedics ... #diagnosis
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... to diagnosis scapholunate ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
associated injuries: Carpal ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Midcarpal Instability (MCI) of the Wrist

Intrinsic Midcarpal Instability
Usually affects young, hypermobile patients.
It is due to progressive
Instability (MCI) of the Wrist ... The proximal carpal ... ECRB) The distal carpal ... #msk #orthopedics ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Fully flex wrists ... Tunnel #Syndrome #Wrist ... #PhysicalExam # ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Fully flex wrists ... Tunnel #Syndrome #Wrist ... #PhysicalExam # ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Positive J-Sign - Maltracking Patella on Knee Physical Exam

The J sign correlates with poor patellar tracking
Positive J-Sign ... Exam The J sign ... #PhysicalExam #Patella ... clinical #video #msk ... #orthopedics #Maltracking
Carpal Compression Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The carpal compression test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Provide direct
volar side of the wrist ... Tunnel #Syndrome #Wrist ... #PhysicalExam # ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics