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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dorsally and no longer ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #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 ... #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
• Mechanism: Fall ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
with axial load (ball ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Winged Scapula on Physical Exam

Common things being common just standard scapular winging, but this is more
chronic locked dislocations ... #Scapula #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #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 ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Finger Fracture on POCUS 

50yo female presents with 5th finger pain after her dog pulled on
while taking a walk ... there was high pre-test ... prob for dislocation ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... with axial load (ball ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
OK Sign - Interosseous Nerve Injury

Patients with compromise of anterior interosseous nerve will not be able
interosseous nerve will ... Nerve #Injury #Finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics