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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
lateral wrist XR ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
, perilunate dislocation ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm - ... Trauma to Vessel (dislocation ... Vascular #JointPain #MSK ... #Algorithm #Orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... • If stable ... DC with orthopedic ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Proximal #MSK
Bone Deformity / Limp - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infection
 • Septic Arthritis
 • Cortical Hypertrophy
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Infection ... Tendon Rupture, Dislocation ... Deformity #Limp #MSK ... #Algorithm #Orthopedics
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... one post op Cardiology ... events or death (CARP ... stratification #diagnosis