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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... Here's a quick summary ... : Pain control, ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Here's a quick summary ... : Pain control, ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Here's a quick summary ... to distal ulna, pain ... : Pain control, ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
Here's a quick summary ... carpometacarpal joint ... : Pain control, ... #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis Summary
Overview: chronic, inflammatory symmetric polyarthritis involving small joints of hands/feet, knees, shoulders
Signs & Symptoms:
Rheumatoid Arthritis Summary ... pain / swelling ... marker Imaging: • XRay ... exam and imaging Treatment ... #management #rheumatology
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Here's a quick summary ... capsule. collateral ... fingertip) • Exam: Pain ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Here's a quick summary ... : Pain control, ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
Here's a quick summary ... : Pain control, ... #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Here's quick summary ... dorsal wrist, pain ... : Pain control, ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Here’s a quick summary ... [cannot extend thumb ... : Pain control ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis