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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• ED Management ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... • Mechanism: Fall ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
• Mechanism: Fall ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
• Mechanism: Fall ... fracture (scaphoid ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
• Mechanism: fall ... • ED Management ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... [cannot extend thumb ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
• Mechanism: Fall ... dislocation, scaphoid ... Management: Pain ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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• Mechanism: Fall ... variable gross wrist ... injury, acute carpal ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
load (ball striking ... tendon) • ED Management ... #IPJoint #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Applied from below elbow ... proximal phalanx of thumb ... The wrist is held ... and Pelvis: • WELL ... reduction of hip dislocation