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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... with wrist extension ... : Pain control, ... immobilize • Splint ... #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
with wrist flexion ... : Pain control, ... immobilize • Splint ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
, pain with wrist ... : Pain control, ... reduction • Splint ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... : Pain control, ... hard object) • Splint ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
anatomic snuffbox, pain ... : Pain control, ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) subluxation 
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU), is the must ulnar of the
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris ... into the fifth metacarpal ... with a searing pain ... ECU Subluxation diagnosed ... #msk