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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... tenderness to the anatomic ... Tenderness to anatomic ... follow-up with Orthopedics ... #Fracture #Wrist
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... Tenderness to anatomic ... box, pain with wrist ... , scaphoid fracture ... #Scaphoid #Carpal
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 ... injury. ... injury • Eponyms ... variable gross wrist ... #Forearm #Radial
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
injuries: Carpal fracture ... (scaphoid most ... radial styloid fracture ... , median nerve injury ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
• Both bone forearm ... High emergency forearm ... • Any injury ... neurovascular injury ... #NerveBlock #Indications
Radial Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Radial nerve is the nerve of elbow, wrist and digital extension.
Radial Nerve Anatomy ... back of the arm, forearm ... high radial nerve injury ... radial nerve injury ... diagnosis #neurology #orthopedics
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... cervical spine injury ... scoliosis • SCAPHOID ... The wrist is held ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics
Orthopedic Platings, Nails and Screws
Bohler’s Stirrup: U shaped device to hold a Steinmann pin and applying
Orthopedic Platings ... case of cervical injury ... Narrow – tibia, forearm ... Nails #Screws #Orthopedics ... #management #indications