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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
dislocation • ED Management ... follow-up with PCP ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... elbow dislocation, scaphoid ... fracture • ED Management ... Elbow #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... radius fracture, scaphoid ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Carpal fracture (scaphoid ... injury • ED Management ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
> MCL), brachial ... fracture • ED Management ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
SALTR Mnemonic 

Salter Harris I 
Straight through
be visible on X-ray ... opposite limb XR for comparison ... Mnemonic #Pediatrics #Peds ... #Orthopedics #Diagnosis ... #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Cataract Plan for Meds ... since elective PCI ... risk Chest X-ray ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis