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Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
On lateral wrist ... in the lunate ("tea ... cup") which should ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... #Radiology #XRay
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
bones should be ... bones should be ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... follow-up with orthopedics ... #Radiology #XRay
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Fractures (medial/lateral ... long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... #Posterior #Radiology
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Orthopedic Dislocations ... with rotation • Posterior ... flexed • Types: Posterior ... elbow fully as a test ... axis of femur #Orthopedics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
pads (anterior & posterior ... Tenderness to lateral ... injury, elbow dislocation ... Type I, DC with ortho ... Fracture #Elbow #Radiology
Humeral Avulsion of the Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament (HAGL)
 • Imaging Findings:
 • Large defect of the
with a capsule tear ... dislocation WITHOUT ... RHAGL) lesion: Posterior ... No tear of the labrum ... mri #clinical #Radiology
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
A visible posterior ... A line drawn along ... a radial head dislocation ... Draw the RC line ... Injuries #Xrays #Radiology
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... POSTERIOR DISLOCATION ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... drawers, and special ... >> LINK TO ACL TEARS