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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Scapholunate Dissociation ... diagnosis scapholunate dissociation ... perilunate or lunate dislocation ... associated fracture or dislocation ... #Scapholunate #Dissociation
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Dislocation The ... dislocation overall ... triad = posterior dislocation ... #Dislocation #Posterior ... #Radiology #XRay
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
: Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... • ED Management ... associated scapholunate dissociation ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
distal radioulnar joint ... dislocation, scaphoid ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Dislocation Interphalangeal ... involved and the dislocation ... (if dorsal PIP dislocation ... (if volar PIP dislocation ... #Dislocation #IPJoint
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... dislocation, 95% ... #Shoulder #Dislocation ... Anterior #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... In perilunate dislocation ... summary: • Dorsal dislocation ... Carpal fracture (scaphoid ... #Perilunate #Dislocation
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow ... Xrays Check ... Not all joint effusions ... a radial head dislocation ... #Radiology #peds
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... the radial head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
scoliosis • SCAPHOID ... Applied from below elbow ... fracture of ankle joint ... reduction of hip dislocation ... Used acutely in management