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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
), mallet finger ... ) • ED Management ... #IPJoint #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Flexor Tenosynovitis on POCUS

Index finger including flexor tendon being viewed.  Note small fluid around the
on POCUS Index ... flexor tendon being ... Tenosynovitis #POCUS ... #MSK #clinical ... #radiology #finger
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
terminal extensor tendon ... tender DIP joint ... that is fixed in flexion ... #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... • ED Management ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
place, whereas the longer ... in flexion (blow ... #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... onto outstretched hand ... • ED Management ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... deformity, elbow is flexed ... fracture • ED Management ... #Posterior #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
in flexion (blow ... motion • ED Management ... #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
no longer sitting ... onto outstretched hand ... injury • ED Management ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... the radial head dislocation ... [cannot extend thumb ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK