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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
of a fracture does ... extensor tendon distal ... joint • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... onto outstretched hand ... reduction using finger ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
to the dorsal distal ... to the palmar distal ... splint • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
no longer sitting ... onto outstretched hand ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
based on normal distal ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... Check hip and ankle ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic ... Posterior #Injury #msk