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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Possible associated injuries ... : distal radius ... fracture, scaphoid ... #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
commonly affects proximal ... Possible associated injuries ... • ED Management ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Possible associated injuries ... Carpal fracture (scaphoid ... injury • ED Management ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Fracture of proximal ... head dislocation ... Possible associated injuries ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Possible associated injuries ... injury, elbow dislocation ... , scaphoid fracture ... Fracture #Elbow #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Possible associated injuries ... lateral epicondyle > radial ... dislocation + radial ... #Posterior #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow Injuries ... A visible posterior ... head dislocation ... long axis of the proximal ... #Xrays #Radiology
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
ligaments (prevent radial ... Possible associated injuries ... tendon) • ED Management ... #IPJoint #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Possible associated injuries ... : Perilunate dislocation ... , distal radius ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
capitellum (age 1), radial ... Possible associated injuries ... syndrome • ED Management ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK