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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 ... box, pain with wrist ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #TerryThomas #Wrist ... #Management #Orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... On lateral wrist ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Complex, involve orthopedics ... Disposition: Simple, DC ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... 95% of shoulder dislocations ... • Disposition: DC ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
: Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
ulna, pain with wrist ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Pathogenesis, clinical, and radiographic findings

Trauma, Fall on, outstretched arm, Overhead throwing => Abduction
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... x-ray view -> Dislocation ... #Diagnosis #signs ... symptoms #msk #orthopedics ... #pathophysiology
Common Types of Elbow Trauma - Comparison Table
 - RADIAL HEAD SUBLUXATION (nursemaid's elbow) 
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FRACTURE - ELBOW DISLOCATION ... SUPRACONDYLAR FRACTURE #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Elbow
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Orthopedic Dislocations ... Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis ... • Posterior dislocation ... axis of femur #Orthopedics ... Shoulder #Elbow #Hip #Diagnosis
Amsterdam Wrist Rules
Rules that dictate which patients require imaging based on the likelihood of wrist fracture
Amsterdam Wrist ... likelihood of wrist ... a patient with wrist ... radiology #msk #orthopedics ... #diagnosis