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Amsterdam Wrist Rules
Rules that dictate which patients require imaging based on the likelihood of wrist fracture
fracture in a patient ... FRACTURES: • ... FRACTURES: • Increased ... fracture #radiology ... #msk #orthopedics
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Galeazzi Fracture ... Fracture of distal ... onto outstretched hand ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Upper Limbs
Neer Classification of Proximal Humeral head Fractures:
 • 1-part
 • 2-part:
displacement of the wrist ... radius with volar ... displacement of the wrist ... the radial head ... of the first metacarpal
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... Distal radius ... fracture is the ... variable gross wrist ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... dislocation, distal radius ... or ulna fractures ... #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... non-displaced radial ... #RadialHead #Radius ... #Radiology #XRay
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
with the distal radius ... with the distal radius ... injuries: Carpal fracture ... , triquetrum), radial ... styloid fracture
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
BENNETT FRACTURE ... Bennett fracture ... whereas the longer radial ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Hamate Fracture on Wrist X-Ray

- point tenderness over the hamate should raise suspicion for a fracture,
Hamate Fracture ... on Wrist X-Ray ... and fractures with ... #WristXRay #Radiology ... #MSK #Orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... onto outstretched hand ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK