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Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal radius ... injury, acute carpal ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radial #Colles
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
with the distal radius ... with the distal radius ... , triquetrum), radial ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
ulnar shaft with radial ... and missing the radial ... Exam: swollen elbow ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
associated injuries: Perilunate ... dislocation, distal radius ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
injuries: distal radius ... scaphoid fracture, perilunate ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #Sports