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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 ... associated injuries: Scapholunate ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... , associated scapholunate
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
associated injuries: distal ... , scaphoid fracture ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... follow-up with orthopedics ... TerryThomas #Wrist #Scaphoid
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... Distal radius ... injury, acute carpal ... (TFCC injury, scapholunate ... Sugar tong • Ortho
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
, distal radioulnar ... elbow dislocation, scaphoid ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... MetroHealth_EM #RadialHead
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
articulate with the distal ... articulates with the distal ... fracture (scaphoid ... radial styloid fracture ... Sugar tong • Ortho
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... scoliosis • SCAPHOID ... proximal to knuckle distally ... deformity of hip and knee ... #management #hardware