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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
instability and ... spica • Ortho ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
bones should be ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
ulna, pain with wrist ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
capitate ("apple") should ... tea cup") which should ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Most Common Carpal Bone Fractures by Frequency
 • Scaphoid - 50-80%
 • Triquetral - 5-20%
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Most Common Carpal ... Bone Fractures ... #wrist #frequency ... #radiology #msk ... #orthopedics #diagnosis
Hamate Fracture on Wrist X-Ray

- point tenderness over the hamate should raise suspicion for a fracture,
on Wrist X-Ray ... over the hamate should ... negative a CT should ... #WristXRay #Radiology ... #MSK #Orthopedics
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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variable gross wrist ... injury, acute carpal ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
spica • Ortho ... home with close orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
spica • Ortho ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
depression in the humeral ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Dislocation #Anterior #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK