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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... • ED Management ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Wrist #Carpal
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
• ED Management ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
box, pain with wrist ... • ED Management ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
fracture (scaphoid ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Applied from below elbow ... The wrist is held ... reduction of hip dislocation ... #hardware #equipment ... #traction #devices