4 results
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• ED Management ... : Pain control, ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
• ED Management ... : Pain control, ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
injury • ED Management ... : Pain control, ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Wrist #Carpal
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... fractures • ED Management ... : Pain control, ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM