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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... extensor tendon distal ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Mallet #Finger ... #Radiology #XRay
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Fracture of distal ... radial-ulnar joint ... joint (DRUJ) ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Radiology #XRay
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... variable gross wrist ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Forearm #Radial ... #Radiology #XRay
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
hinge joint; ROM ... = hinge joint; ... extensor tendon), mallet ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
articulate with the distal ... dorsally and no longer ... repair MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Carpal #Radiology
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
scaphoid entering distally ... follow-up with PCP ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay