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Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... In perilunate dislocation ... styloid fracture ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
spacing between all carpal ... Tenderness to anatomic ... injuries: distal radius ... fracture, perilunate ... #Radiology #XRay
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
tenderness to the anatomic ... not seen on x-ray ... Tenderness to anatomic ... , perilunate dislocation ... #Radiology #XRay
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
carpal bone. ... associated injuries: Perilunate ... dislocation, distal ... radius or ulna ... #Radiology #XRay
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... Named based on anatomic ... lateral epicondyle > radial ... + radial head fracture ... #Radiology #XRay
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Xrays Check ... head dislocation ... angulation in the region ... #Injuries #Xrays ... #Radiology #peds