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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
commonly fractured carpal ... Second most common carpal ... to distal ulna, ... immobilize • Splint ... #Radiology #XRay
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
x-ray, the patient ... a thumb spica splint ... scaphoid entering distally ... immobilize • Splint ... #Radiology #XRay
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
spacing between all carpal ... scapholunate space >3 mm on ... associated injuries: distal ... immobilize • Splint ... #Radiology #XRay
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation On ... articulate with the distal ... articulates with the distal ... reduction • Splint ... #Radiology #XRay
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal radius ... injury, acute carpal ... tunnel syndrome ... finger traps • Splint ... #Radiology #XRay
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
the muscles that elevate ... Neurogenic Ptosis - Neurologic ... levator to the tarsal ... #Ptosis #neurology ... Differential #Diagnosis #ophthalmology