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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 ... onto outstretched hand ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... onto outstretched hand ... associated injuries: distal ... , scaphoid fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
, distal radioulnar ... injury, elbow dislocation ... , scaphoid fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Radial Head Fracture Classification - I: Minimally displaced fracture ≤2 mm. II: Fracture fragment displaced >2
III: Comminuted and ... Associated elbow dislocation ... #Diagnosis #EM ... Ortho #Radial #RadialHead ... #ALiEM
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
articulate with the distal ... onto outstretched hand ... (scaphoid most ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... to the dorsal distal ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... Splint: Posterior long ... Disposition: Simple, DC ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... Splint: Posterior long ... DC with orthopedic ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis