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Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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injury, acute carpal ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Fracture #Forearm ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... epicondyle > radial ... dislocation + radial ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
dorsum of the hand ... dislocation, distal radius ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... and forearm, limited ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Proximal #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
onto outstretched hand ... styloid fracture ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... injuries: distal radius ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Sports #MSK
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) subluxation 
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU), is the must ulnar of the
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris ... The Extensor Carpi ... muscles of the forearm ... the elbow to the ... #Extensor #Carpi