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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
tenderness just distal ... to distal ulna, ... Perilunate dislocation, distal ... immobilize • Splint ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Simultagnosia on Physical Exam (Balint Syndrome)

The patient can recognize objects one at a time but cannot
Physical Exam (Balint ... Syndrome) The ... Simultagnosia #Balint ... clinical #video #neurology ... #ophthalmology
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... a thumb spica splint ... scaphoid entering distally ... immobilize • Splint ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
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 ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... finger traps • Splint ... #Radiology #XRay
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Fracture of distal ... radial shaft with distal ... distal radial shaft ... Pain control • Splint ... #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... , distal radioulnar ... Pain control • Splint ... #Elbow #Radiology
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... extensor tendon distal ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... : Extension splint ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... to the dorsal distal ... to the palmar distal ... a concomitant fracture ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
articulate with the distal ... articulates with the distal ... radial styloid fracture ... reduction • Splint ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
associated injuries: distal ... radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... immobilize • Splint ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology