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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... scaphoid entering distally ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... common carpal bone fracture ... or ulna fractures ... #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
; simple = no fracture ... , complex = fracture ... associated injuries: Fractures ... + radial head fracture ... coronoid process fracture
Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Upper Limbs
Neer Classification of Proximal Humeral head Fractures:
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Orthopedic Fracture ... Classification of Proximal Humeral ... of Humerus: ... : A distal fracture ... : A distal fracture
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
, distal radioulnar ... injury, elbow dislocation ... Type I, DC with ortho ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... unless associated fracture ... #Sports #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
greater tuberosity fracture ... Bankart lesions (5%, fracture ... consult: No (unless fracture ... #Anterior #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Amsterdam Wrist Rules
Rules that dictate which patients require imaging based on the likelihood of wrist fracture
likelihood of wrist fracture ... RADIUS FRACTURES ... ANY WRIST FRACTURES ... #Rules radius #fracture ... #radiology #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 ... fracture is the ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
injuries: Carpal fracture ... radial styloid fracture ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK