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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... injuries: distal radius ... fracture, perilunate ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... #Carpal #Radiology
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... In perilunate dislocation ... onto outstretched hand ... fracture (scaphoid ... #Carpal #Radiology
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
, perilunate dislocation ... follow-up with PCP ... x-rays MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Radiology #XRay
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
head dislocation ... [cannot extend thumb ... long arm (with ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology