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Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
outstretched hand • Exam ... injury • ED Management ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
of the hand • Exam ... ulna, pain with wrist ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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outstretched hand • Exam ... variable gross wrist ... injury) • ED Management ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
outstretched hand • Exam ... box, pain with wrist ... #TerryThomas #Wrist ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
outstretched hand • Exam ... swollen forearm and wrist ... pronation and at wrist ... Radial #Distal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
outstretched hand • Exam ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
prophylactic antibiotic treatment ... hard surface • Exam ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
good history and exam ... Then, ask 3 questions ... approach to the differential ... #Hyponatremia #Differential ... #management #nephrology