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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... entering distally ... follow-up with Orthopedics ... #Fracture #Wrist ... #Sports #MSK
Maudsley's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis ("Tennis Elbow")

With the wrist prone, resist extension of the 3rd digit,
Maudsley's Test ... for Lateral Epicondylitis ... ") With the wrist ... #physicalexam #msk ... #sports #orthopedics
Maudsley's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis ("Tennis Elbow")

With the wrist prone, the patient attempts extension of the
Maudsley's Test ... for Lateral Epicondylitis ... ") With the wrist ... #physicalexam #msk ... #sports #orthopedics
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
pain with wrist ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Wrist #Carpal ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
articulate with the distal ... articulates with the distal ... (scaphoid most ... radial styloid fracture ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
box, pain with wrist ... associated injuries: distal ... , scaphoid fracture ... #Scaphoid #Carpal ... #Sports #MSK
Watson's Test for Scapholunate Instability

1) The examiner places a thumb over the scaphoid tubercle, applying dorsal
thumb over the scaphoid ... Interpretation: A painful clunk ... #physicalexam #orthopedics ... #sports #scaphoid ... #msk