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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
• Mechanism: Fall ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
• Mechanism: Fall ... onto outstretched hand ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
be obvious; signs ... onto outstretched hand ... wrist, limited ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #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 ... variable gross wrist ... ED Management: Hematoma ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Rectus Sheath Hematoma on POCUS
Older male on apixaban for treatment of DVT presents with abdominal pain
Rectus Sheath Hematoma ... on POCUS Older ... was discharged a few ... #POCUS #clinical ... #wall
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
• Mechanism: Fall ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Biceps Tendon Rupture and Hematoma on Point or Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Anticoagulated guy bruises to arm and
or Care Ultrasound ... (POCUS) Anticoagulated ... #Rupture #POCUS ... #Ultrasound #clinical ... #MSK #Sports
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior sail sign ... • Mechanism: Fall ... onto outstretched hand ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Parasternal Short axis, fan proximal and look for Aortic Valve in a plane shows all three
Parasternal Short ... , fan proximal and ... a plane shows all ... Echocardiogram #POCUS ... #Clinical #cardiology