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Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
onto outstretched hand ... fracture, median nerve ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... onto outstretched hand ... associated injuries: distal ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
anterior interosseous nerve ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
injuries: Axillary nerve ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #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 ... fracture, median nerve ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Radius #Fracture #Forearm ... #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
forearm, limited ... posterior interosseous nerve ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Proximal #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
from the 2015-16 ALiEM ... first two were on ankle ... , and knee dislocation ... Mary Haas #Diagnosis ... Management #EM #Ortho
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
onto outstretched hand ... supination • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
to the dorsal distal ... Finger splint • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK