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Humeral Avulsion of the Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament (HAGL)
 • Imaging Findings:
 • Large defect of the
Ligament (HAGL) ... cause of anterior shoulder ... Usually anterior shoulder ... #Ligament #shoulder ... Radiology #diagnosis #msk
Shoulder Effusion Ballottement on Physical Examination

Shoulder effusion. You can ballot and see fluid return at posterior
Shoulder Effusion ... return at posterior glenohumeral ... #Ballottement #glenohumeral ... #PhysicalExam #msk ... #sports #orthopedics
Shoulder X-Ray Interpretation Checklist
1. Assess glenohumeral alignment
2. Outline the proximal humerus
3. Assess acromioclavicular joint and coracoclavicular
Shoulder X-Ray Interpretation ... Assess glenohumeral ... alignment 2. ... #XRay #interpretation ... #radiology #msk
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
all carpal bones should ... scapholunate interosseous ligament ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... Anterior #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Pathogenesis, clinical, and radiographic findings

Trauma, Fall on, outstretched arm, Overhead throwing => Abduction
muscle, tendon, ligaments ... on axillary x-ray ... muscles, tendons, ligaments ... signs #symptoms #msk ... #orthopedics #pathophysiology
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 ... 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 ... Type l, DC with ortho ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
review alignment ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... Elbow #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK