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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
duck sign" on lateral ... duck sign" on lateral ... flexion and extension ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Dislocation On lateral ... fracture, median nerve ... injury • ED ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... box, pain with wrist ... extension • Possible ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Median Nerve Tension ... forearm supination → wrist ... #physicalexam #sports ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #ULNT
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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variable gross wrist ... fracture, median nerve ... injury, acute carpal ... tunnel syndrome ... #MSK
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Median Nerve Tension ... forearm supination → wrist ... #physicalexam #sports ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #ULNT
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Pronation - C7, C8 Wrist ... Wrist drop - Occurs ... spared in this injury ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Fractures (medial/lateral ... anterior interosseous nerve ... ), ligamentous injury ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Locked-in syndrome ... Awareness • Injury ... threat Cranial Nerves ... Reflexes: • Deep tendon ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) subluxation 
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU), is the must ulnar of the
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris ... The Extensor Carpi ... relevant body parts ... physicalexam #video #Orthopedics ... #Wrist #msk