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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... onto outstretched hand ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
), ligamentous injury ... artery injury ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... [cannot extend thumb ... (LCL) • ED Management ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #MSK
Lachman Test for ACL Injury

The patient lies supine and with the knee in ~20-30 degrees of
Lachman Test for ACL ... One hand supports ... tibia with the thumb ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
onto outstretched hand ... (LCL > MCL), coronoid ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Fracture #Elbow #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... onto outstretched hand ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
onto outstretched hand ... , median nerve injury ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Axillary nerve injury ... neurovascular injury ... Dislocation #Anterior #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
onto outstretched hand ... brachial artery injury ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury ... dislocation, due to EDS ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK