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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 ... Fracture #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay
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 ... #Radiology #XRay
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 ... #Radiology #XRay
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 ... labeled #clinical #radiology ... #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 ... #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #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
Pudendal Neuralgia
• Pudendal nerve arises from S2-S4 roots and innervates perineal structures
• Nerve is prone to
Pudendal (Alcock) canal ... nerve block • A positive ... Neuralgia #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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outstretched hand • Exam ... injury, acute carpal ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
TISSUE APPEARANCES ON 
MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND 

Bone:
 
Bone is represented as a very bright structure and appears
MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND ... Nerve: Ultrasound ... median nerve in the carpal ... MUSCULOSKELETAL #MSK ... Atlas #Clinical #Radiology