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Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation On ... injury • ED Management ... reduction • Splint ... #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
ulna, pain with wrist ... fractures • ED Management ... immobilize • Splint ... Triquetrum #Fracture #Wrist ... #Carpal #Radiology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
scapholunate space >3 mm on ... box, pain with wrist ... immobilize • Splint ... #TerryThomas #Wrist ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
DRUJ disruption on ... swollen forearm and wrist ... pronation and at wrist ... Pain control • Splint ... Radial #Distal #Radiology
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
a thumb spica splint ... dislocation • ED Management ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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variable gross wrist ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... injury) • ED Management ... finger traps • Splint ... Colles #Distal #Radiology
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
posterior) and bone ... ), compartment syndrome ... • ED Management ... Pain control • Splint ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
2) Is ADH elevated ... which varies based on ... demyelination syndrome ... . 3% saline can ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Crackles/Rales on ... Troponin may be elevated ... acute coronary syndrome ... differential #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment