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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 ... outstretched hand • Exam ... box, pain with wrist ... extension • Possible ... #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
of the hand • Exam ... flexion and extension ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
outstretched hand • Exam ... extension • ... radial styloid fracture ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
outstretched hand • Exam ... , perilunate dislocation ... #Wrist #Carpal ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
fingertip) • Exam ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
Pathogenesis and clinical ... Posterior hip dislocation ... #msk #diagnosis ... #pathophysiology ... signs #symptoms #orthopedics
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... Finger deformity caused ... fingertip) • Exam ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Subtrochanteric Femur Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Subtrochanteric region spans 5 cm distally from the
Pathogenesis and clinical ... in elderly Causes ... #msk #orthopedics ... #diagnosis #differential ... #causes #pathophysiology
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
: Mechanisms, Clinical ... dislocation ... Grades #Grading #Orthopedics ... #MSK #diagnosis ... complications #pathophysiology
Winged Scapula on Physical Exam

Common things being common just standard scapular winging, but this is more
Winged Scapula on Physical ... Exam Common ... chronic locked dislocations ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk