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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
commonly fractured carpal ... • Most common carpal ... • Both lead to carpal ... outstretched hand • Exam ... Fracture #Wrist #Carpal
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
commonly fractured carpal ... Second most common carpal ... of the hand • Exam ... Fracture #Wrist #Carpal ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
spacing between all carpal ... spacing between all carpal ... outstretched hand • Exam ... Wrist #Scaphoid #Carpal ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Midcarpal Instability (MCI) of the Wrist

Intrinsic Midcarpal Instability
Usually affects young, hypermobile patients.
It is due to progressive
The proximal carpal ... ECRB) The distal carpal ... returns to its usual position ... Instability #Wrist #msk
Wrist Anatomy - Anatomy of the Carpal Bones
There are several mnemonics that people use to remember
Anatomy of the Carpal ... Some Lovers Try Positions ... Wrist #Anatomy #Carpal ... clinical #radiology #msk
Positive FAST exam at the caudal liver edge

Ultrasound isn't as sensitive for solid organ injury, but
Positive FAST exam ... at the caudal liver ... Caudal Edge of the ... Fluid on the FAST Exam ... #POCUS #liver #caudal
Carpal Compression Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The carpal compression test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Provide direct
Carpal Compression ... Test for Carpal ... Syndrome The carpal ... tingling is a positive ... video #sports #msk
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
outstretched hand • Exam ... associated injuries: Carpal ... Dislocation #Wrist #Carpal ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Tinel's Test in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Perform a Tinel's test by tapping over the carpal tunnel.
Reproduction of
Tinel's Test in Carpal ... tapping over the carpal ... tingling is a positive ... #Tinels #Test #Carpal ... video #sports #msk
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
Phalen's Test for Carpal ... evaluates for carpal ... tingling is a positive ... Phalens #Test #Carpal ... video #sports #msk