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Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
outstretched hand • Exam ... : swollen elbow ... and forearm, limited ... posterior interosseous nerve ... #Ulnar #Radiology
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
of the hand • Exam ... distal to distal ulna ... distal radius or ulna ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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outstretched hand • Exam ... fracture, median nerve ... injury, acute carpal ... Radius #Fracture #Forearm ... Colles #Distal #Radiology
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
outstretched hand • Exam ... : swollen forearm ... Galeazzi #Fracture #Forearm ... Radial #Distal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Median Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Median nerve is the nerve of pre-axial hand function; pinch, delicate
finger through the Ulnar ... • Carpal tunnel ... similar sensory exam ... Anatomy #diagnosis #neurology ... #orthopedics
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
outstretched hand • Exam ... anterior interosseous nerve ... fracture • ED Management ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
outstretched hand • Exam ... fracture, median nerve ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
outstretched hand • Exam ... anterior interosseous nerve ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Humerus #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
hard surface • Exam ... hematoma block or ulnar ... nerve block), immobilize ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics