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Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... In perilunate dislocation ... Carpal fracture (scaphoid ... #Dislocation #Wrist ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... box, pain with wrist ... fracture, perilunate ... 1 week MH/CCF ... #Radiology #XRay
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
, perilunate dislocation ... x-rays MH/CCF ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
associated injuries: Perilunate ... dislocation, distal ... 1 week MH/CCF ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... Splint: Posterior long ... • If stable ... repair MH/CCF ... #XRay #Diagnosis