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Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... Distal radius ... injury, acute carpal ... #Radial #Colles ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
articulate with the distal ... • Mechanism: Fall ... pain with wrist extension ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Tenderness to anatomic ... pain with wrist extension ... radius fracture ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
• Mechanism: Fall ... wrist flexion and extension ... radius or ulna ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... #Sports #MSK