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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
not seen on x-ray ... sent home in a thumb ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... #Radiology #XRay
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
carpal bone. ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... spica • Ortho ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
the base of the thumb ... spica • Ortho ... home with close orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
applied to the thumb ... spica • Ortho ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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the most common orthopedic ... • Most common orthopedic ... injury, acute carpal ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Distal #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Elbow #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
SALTR Mnemonic 

Salter Harris I 
Straight through
be visible on X-ray ... with pediatric orthopedics ... with pediatric orthopedics ... immediate pediatric ortho ... immediate pediatric ortho
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
associated injuries: Carpal ... fracture (scaphoid ... radial styloid fracture ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #Radiology #XRay
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
[cannot extend thumb ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... DC with orthopedic ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics