23 results
X-ray limitations
It’s important to know the limitations of X-rays so we can correctly interpret them in
X-ray limitations ... better imaging—from Point ... POCUS) to CT or MRI ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Limitations #Comparison
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
radial-ulnar joint ... disruption on x-ray ... Splint: Posterior long ... Radial #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... at an elbow x-ray ... distal radioulnar joint ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... most common major joint ... Splint: Posterior long ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... and tender DIP joint ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
ROLANDO FRACTURE ... Rolando fracture ... carpometacarpal joint ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture ... at an elbow x-ray ... Splint: Posterior long ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
dislocated major joint ... Most common major joint ... greater tuberosity fracture ... Dislocation #Anterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
Arthritis) - MSK Radiology ... ON THE X-RAY! ... NOT interpret MRI ... #clinical #Radiology ... #diagnosis #msk
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... a concomitant fracture ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis