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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... onto outstretched hand ... Splint: Thumb spica ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
no longer sitting ... injury • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
onto outstretched hand ... follow-up with PCP ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury with axial ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... injury • Terrible triad ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Hyperflexion injury with axial ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
place, whereas the longer ... • Mechanism: Axial ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand