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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
carpal bone. ... bone fracture ... , perilunate dislocation ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
carpal bone. ... bone fracture ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
bones should be ... bones should be ... box, pain with wrist ... #TerryThomas #Wrist ... #Sports #MSK
Most Common Carpal Bone Fractures by Frequency
 • Scaphoid - 50-80%
 • Triquetral - 5-20%
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Bone Fractures ... #Bone #Fractures ... #wrist #frequency ... #radiology #msk ... #orthopedics #diagnosis
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
associated injuries: Carpal ... fracture (scaphoid ... radial styloid fracture ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Sports #MSK
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... long bone) • ... Trauma to Vessel (dislocation ... Vascular #JointPain #MSK ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Soft Tissue Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Septic
 • Septic Bursitis
 • Necrotizing Fasciitis
 • Septic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Fracture ... • Fracture Skin ... SoftTissue #Lesions #MSK ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... events or death (CARP