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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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Distal Radius Fracture ... variable gross wrist ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radial #Colles
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
pronation and at wrist ... Possible associated injuries ... supination • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Fracture #Wrist ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... Possible associated injuries ... elbow dislocation, scaphoid ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Possible associated injuries ... (scaphoid most ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Possible associated injuries ... dislocation, distal radius ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
: distal radius ... fracture, scaphoid ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... Possible associated injuries ... joint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Finger #Radiology #XRay
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
ligaments (prevent radial ... Possible associated injuries ... Finger splint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay