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Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: swollen ... forearm and wrist ... #Distal #Radiology ... #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: variable ... injury, acute carpal ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Exam: tenderness ... injury • ED Management ... #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 ... ulna, pain with wrist ... dislocation, distal radius ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #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 ... to anatomic snuff ... injuries: distal radius ... #Radiology #XRay
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
tenderness to the anatomic ... • Exam: Tenderness ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen ... elbow and forearm ... #Ulnar #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Proximal #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Exam: Tenderness ... fracture • ED Management ... Fracture #Elbow #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Named based on anatomic ... • Exam: swelling ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
Hand X-Ray Anatomy ... and wrist joint ... proximal to the carpal ... #XRay #Anatomy ... Interpretation #Checklist #radiology