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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
box, pain with wrist ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #TerryThomas #Wrist ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
On lateral wrist ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
> MCL), brachial ... Complex, involve orthopedics ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... #Posterior #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Amsterdam Wrist Rules
Rules that dictate which patients require imaging based on the likelihood of wrist fracture
Amsterdam Wrist ... likelihood of wrist ... Devpriyo Pal @drdevrad ... radius #fracture #radiology ... #msk #orthopedics
Most Common Carpal Bone Fractures by Frequency
 • Scaphoid - 50-80%
 • Triquetral - 5-20%
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Devpriyo Pal @drdevrad ... Bone #Fractures #wrist ... #frequency #radiology ... #msk #orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
follow-up with PCP ... or orthopedics ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Examination for ECU Tendinitis 

ECU tenosynovitis is the second most common type of tenosynovitis around the
Examination for ECU ... tenosynovitis around the wrist ... #extensor #carpi ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
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 ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) Synergy Test for ECU Tendinitis

With the patient's hand supinated, the examiner grasps
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris ... aspect of the wrist ... #extensor #carpi ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... ligamentous injury (LCL ... DC with orthopedic ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #Proximal #MSK