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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
joint dislocations ... hinge joint; ROM ... = hinge joint; ... #Dislocation #IPJoint ... #Radiology #XRay
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... radius fracture, scaphoid ... • ED Management ... #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dorsally and no longer ... fracture (scaphoid ... , median nerve injury ... #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
dislocated major joint ... Most common major joint ... Axillary nerve injury ... #Anterior #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
function of the DIP joint ... : Hyperflexion injury ... and tender DIP joint ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... most common major joint ... ), ligamentous injury ... #Posterior #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
distal radioulnar joint ... , elbow dislocation ... , scaphoid fracture ... Fracture #Elbow #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
scoliosis • SCAPHOID ... fracture of ankle joint ... reduction of hip dislocation ... • PELVIC BINDER ... Used acutely in management