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Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
fracture will be ... obvious; signs ... Ortho consult: Yes ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... reduce; Yes ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Distal #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... anterior sail sign ... No, if Type l; Yes ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
• Mechanism: Fall ... dislocation, distal radius ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
• Mechanism: Fall ... Ortho consult: Yes ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
can't make A-OK sign ... No, if simple; Yes ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
ulnar shaft with radial ... Ortho consult: Yes ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay ... #Proximal #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... injuries: distal radius ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
capitellum (age 1), radial ... No, if Type I; Yes ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
not seen on x-ray ... • Mechanism: Fall ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK