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Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Exam: swollen ... forearm and wrist ... #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... Distal radius ... • Exam: variable ... #Distal #Radiology ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: tenderness ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Exam: Swelling ... radius or ulna ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: Tenderness ... radius fracture ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Radial Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Radial nerve is the nerve of elbow, wrist and digital extension.
and digital extension ... back of the arm, forearm ... and the wrist and ... Nerve #Anatomy #diagnosis ... #neurology #orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: swollen ... elbow and forearm ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Proximal #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
scaphoid entering distally ... • Exam: Tenderness ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Exam: Tenderness ... olecranon fracture, distal ... Fracture #Elbow #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
extensor tendon distal ... fingertip) • Exam ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK