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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... outstretched hand • Exam ... • ED Management ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
outstretched hand • Exam ... , scaphoid fracture ... • ED Management ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
of the hand • Exam ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... • ED Management ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
outstretched hand • Exam ... injury, elbow dislocation ... , scaphoid fracture ... Elbow #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
outstretched hand • Exam ... • ED Management ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
outstretched hand • Exam ... (scaphoid most ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
- ED Management ... extended arm • Exam ... Anterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... outstretched hand • Exam ... DC with orthopedic ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... hard surface • Exam ... Metacarpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
fingertip) • Exam ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK