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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Exam: Swelling ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
not seen on x-ray ... onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: Tenderness ... #Radiology #XRay ... #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 ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Exam: tenderness ... associated injuries: Carpal ... Dislocation #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #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 ... Distal #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Fully flex wrists ... surfaces of hands ... Video via @open_michigan ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... • Exam: Swelling ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... • Exam: Tenderness ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Elbow #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Fully flex wrists ... and adduct dorsal ... surfaces of hands ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
surface • Exam ... "fight bite", Keflex ... Discharge home with orthopedic ... Metacarpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK