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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 ... lead to carpal instability ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
all carpal bones should ... "Terry Thomas" sign ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
greater tuberosity fracture ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
can't make A-OK sign ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Sulcus Sign Test - Inferior Glenohumeral Instability

To test inferior glenohumeral stability place traction on the humerus
Sulcus Sign Test ... Instability ... glenohumeral stability ... Instability #Shoulder ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
anterior sail sign ... injury, elbow dislocation ... Type I, DC with ortho ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Sulcus Sign - Inferior Glenohumeral Instability

To test inferior glenohumeral stability place traction on the humerus with
Glenohumeral Instability ... To test inferior ... glenohumeral stability ... #Instability #Shoulder ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
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 ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Humeral Avulsion of the Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament (HAGL)
 • Imaging Findings:
 • Large defect of the
instability from ... dislocation WITHOUT ... BHAGL): Avulsion fracture ... GAGL): "Reverse J sign ... mri #clinical #Radiology