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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... entering distally ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Fracture #Wrist ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... , scaphoid fracture ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
onto outstretched hand ... (scaphoid most ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Sports #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
pain with wrist ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Sports #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Fracture of distal ... and wrist, limited ... supination • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... variable gross wrist ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Forearm #Radial ... #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
onto outstretched hand ... , distal radioulnar ... , scaphoid fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... forearm, limited ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Proximal #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
to the dorsal distal ... to the palmar distal ... Finger splint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
scoliosis • SCAPHOID ... proximal to knuckle distally ... The wrist is held ... reduction of hip dislocation ... equipment #traction #devices