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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 ... : Hematoma block ... #Distal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
radius or ulna ... Management: Pain ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Radial Nerve Block on POCUS
Identification of the radial nerve in the right upper arm just proximal
Radial Nerve Block ... a patient with distal ... radius fracture ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #anesthesia #pain
Hematoma block on POCUS for a distal radius fracture.

Procedures: better with POCUS.
Some applications that aren't taught
POCUS for a distal ... radius fracture ... #POCUS #radius ... #fracture #clinical ... #ultrasound #anesthesia
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
articulate with the distal ... styloid fracture ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
POCUS for distal radius fracture reduction confirmation. 
Avoid unnecessary check x-ray trips by confirming reduction using
POCUS for distal ... radius fracture ... Also - hematoma blocks ... #POCUS #Radius ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
associated injuries: distal ... radius fracture ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
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• Low energy distal ... radius fracture ... neurovascular injury or clinical ... #Orthopedics #Management ... #Regional #Anesthesia
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
ligaments (prevent radial ... tendon) • ED Management ... : Digital block ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK