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Hamate Fracture on Wrist X-Ray

- point tenderness over the hamate should raise suspicion for a fracture,
on Wrist X-Ray ... ED with a volar splint ... prompt outpatient orthopedics ... WristXRay #Radiology #MSK ... #Orthopedics
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
ulna, pain with wrist ... immobilize • Splint ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Sports #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
a thumb spica splint ... immobilize • Splint ... follow-up with Orthopedics ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Sports #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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the most common orthopedic ... • Most common orthopedic ... variable gross wrist ... finger traps • Splint ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
injuries: Carpal fracture ... radial styloid fracture ... reduction • Splint ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
box, pain with wrist ... immobilize • Splint ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #TerryThomas #Wrist ... #Sports #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
swollen forearm and wrist ... pronation and at wrist ... Pain control • Splint ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Humerus Fracture on POCUS

A woman fell down a flight of stairs and can’t move her left
on POCUS A woman ... is seen on POCUS ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #msk ... #orthopedics #radiology
Radius Fracture on POCUS
Great example of the use of POCUS to diagnose a fracture of a
Radius Fracture ... on POCUS Great ... of the use of POCUS ... #POCUS #clinical ... #bone #msk #orthopedics
5th Metatarsal Fracture on POCUS

A patient presents with toe pain. Which of the following should be
5th Metatarsal Fracture ... on POCUS A patient ... Resolution: Splint ... #POCUS #Foot #clinical ... #ultrasound #MSK