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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
• Mechanism: Fall ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
• Mechanism: Fall ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
be obvious; signs ... Exam: swollen forearm ... Galeazzi #Fracture #Forearm ... Radial #Distal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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• Mechanism: Fall ... injury, acute carpal ... Radius #Fracture #Forearm ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
• Mechanism: Fall ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
• Mechanism: fall ... can't make A-OK sign ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... stairs, brisk 4 mph walk ... Change in clinical ... events or death (CARP ... medical and surgical management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ADHF typically fall ... Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... which augment forward ... differential #algorithm #management
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) subluxation 
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU), is the must ulnar of the
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris ... The Extensor Carpi ... muscles of the forearm ... #Extensor #Carpi ... #subluxation #clinical