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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... follow-up within 1 ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
carpal instability and ... onto outstretched hand ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Orthopedics within 1 ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Pertinent Chest x-ray Findings in the Trauma Patient and Implications
Respiratory distress without x-ray findings - Central
Findings in the Trauma ... Patient and Implications ... Pneumothorax, pulmonary ... cxr #chestxray #trauma ... diagnosis #signs #radiology
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
BENNETT FRACTURE ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... consult: No, if <1 ... displacement; Yes, if >1 ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... follow-up within 1 ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Pulmonary Embolism ... on POCUS Echocardiogram ... Sister had MI in ... #Echocardiogram ... A4c #clinical #cardiology
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
capitellum (age 1) ... onto outstretched hand ... Type l, DC with ortho ... follow-up within 1 ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Galeazzi Fracture ... DRUJ (usually 1- ... onto outstretched hand ... supination • Ortho ... Radial #Distal #Radiology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
bones should be 1- ... bones should be 1- ... onto outstretched hand ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... swollen elbow and ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... followup within 1 ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology