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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 ... articulation of distal ... outstretched hand • Exam ... #Radiology #XRay
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
of the hand • Exam ... to distal ulna, ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
articulate with the distal ... articulates with the distal ... outstretched hand • Exam ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Fracture of distal ... radial shaft with distal ... outstretched hand • Exam ... #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Optic Ataxia on Physical Exam
Inability to reach an object via eyes while visual acuity and visual
Ataxia on Physical Exam ... via eyes while visual ... acuity and visual ... video #neurology #ophthalmology
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
extensor tendon distal ... fingertip) • Exam ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Snellen Chart for Mobile - Should be held at arm's length -  Note this has
accuracy #Diagnosis #Ophthalmology ... Eyechart #Mobile #Visual ... #Acuity #Exam
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
outstretched hand • Exam ... associated injuries: distal ... follow-up with orthopedics ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Approach to an Eye Exam

1. History
2. Obvious Physical Trauma
3. Initial Assessment
  A. Visual Acuity
Approach to an Eye Exam ... Visual Acuity ... Visual Fields by ... Slit Lamp Exam ( ... EyeExamination #Approach #Ophthalmology
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
to the dorsal distal ... fingertip) • Exam ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics