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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... onto outstretched hand ... spica • Ortho ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Lachman test in ACL-deficient Knee

This patient has pathologic varus alignment across the knee and a chronic
HTO) to correct his ... alignment and an ... PhysicalExam #Sports #Ortho ... #anterior #cruciate ... #ligament #msk
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
review alignment ... onto outstretched hand ... Type I, DC with ortho ... Elbow #Radiology #XRay ... #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 ... lunotriquetral ligament ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Distal #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
review alignment ... onto outstretched hand ... Type l, DC with ortho ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Lachman Test for ACL Injury

The patient lies supine and with the knee in ~20-30 degrees of
with the knee in ... degrees of flexion, hip ... tibia with the thumb ... #Cruciate #Ligament ... #physicalexam #msk
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and PIP joints ... capsule. collateral ligaments ... Finger splint • Ortho ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
nerve injury (25%) TEST ... Check hip and ankle ... special ligament ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic ... Posterior #Injury #msk