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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Complications are ... onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
tea cup") which should ... onto outstretched hand ... Splint: Sugar tong ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Newborn Arm Traction on Physical Exam

Arm traction is done with the baby in the supine position.
Newborn Arm Traction ... The wrist is grasped ... and the arm is ... #PhysicalExam # ... #peds #pediatrics
Midcarpal Instability (MCI) of the Wrist

Intrinsic Midcarpal Instability
Usually affects young, hypermobile patients.
It is due to progressive
The proximal carpal ... slightly extended, and ... ECRB) The distal carpal ... #msk #orthopedics ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
fractures that are ... onto outstretched hand ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
bones should be ... bones should be ... onto outstretched hand ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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variable gross wrist ... injury, acute carpal ... Splint: Sugar tong ... Distal #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Painful Arc Test for Subacromial Impingement

The patient elevates the arm in the scapular plane, then slowly
for Subacromial Impingement ... patient elevates the arm ... motion to lower the arm ... #video #physicalexam ... #orthopedics #msk
Neer's Test - Shoulder Examination

Neer's test assesses for possible rotator cuff impingement.
Stabilize the scapula and with
Stabilize the scapula and ... passively flex the arm ... #Shoulder #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk ... #orthopedics
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Pathogenesis, clinical, and radiographic findings

Trauma, Fall on, outstretched arm, Overhead throwing => Abduction
, outstretched arm ... on axillary x-ray ... underlying bone ... signs #symptoms #msk ... #orthopedics #pathophysiology