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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #IPJoint #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... ), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury ... #Posterior #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... onto outstretched hand ... follow-up with orthopedics ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Axillary nerve injury ... neurovascular injury ... #Anterior #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
, median nerve injury ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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reverse Colles") = volar ... intra-articular dorsal or volar ... onto outstretched hand ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... immobilize • Splint: Volar ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Low Ankle Sprain: Pathomechanics and Clinical Findings

Grading Ligament Sprains
l: Minimal ligament disruption, mild swelling & tenderness,
Low Ankle Sprain ... ligament in ankle ... (uncommonly injured ... LowAnkleSprain #Sports ... #MSK #orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
onto outstretched hand ... : Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Hamate Fracture on Wrist X-Ray

- point tenderness over the hamate should raise suspicion for a fracture,
the ED with a volar ... outpatient orthopedics ... neurovascular injury ... Fracture #WristXRay #Radiology ... #MSK #Orthopedics