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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
dissociation, perilunate ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
associated injuries: Perilunate ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dorsally and no longer ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
, perilunate or ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... joint needs to be clinically ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Finger #Radiology ... #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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injury, acute carpal ... reduction using finger ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
place, whereas the longer ... spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
extensor tendon), mallet ... splint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #MSK