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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
commonly fractured carpal ... Second most common carpal ... orthopedic follow-up ... 1 week MH/CCF ... #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
the most common elbow ... x-ray review alignment ... with ortho follow-up ... recommendations MH/CCF ... #Radiology #XRay
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
not seen on x-ray ... fracture, follow-up ... fracture, follow-up ... x-rays MH/CCF ... #Radiology #XRay
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
x-ray review alignment ... with ortho follow-up ... recommendations MH/CCF ... #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
spacing between all carpal ... spacing between all carpal ... Discharge, follow-up ... 1 week MH/CCF ... #Radiology #XRay
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
associated injuries: Carpal ... recommendations; ill ... repair MH/CCF ... Dislocation #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... with ortho follow-up ... recommendations MH/CCF ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Iron Deficiency in Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Iron deficiency (ID) in heart failure is a common comorbidity
Heart Failure (CHF ... Iron deficiency (ID ... comorbidity affecting up ... Heart #Failure #CHF ... pathophysiology #cardiology
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... if types I or Ill ... repair MH/CCF ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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injury, acute carpal ... orthopedic follow-up ... recommendations MH/CCF ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis