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Amsterdam Wrist Rules
Rules that dictate which patients require imaging based on the likelihood of wrist fracture
imaging based on the likelihood ... of wrist fracture ... FRACTURES: • ... FRACTURES: • Increased ... fracture #radiology
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Galeazzi Fracture ... swollen forearm and wrist ... pronation and at wrist ... injuries: Rare • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
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 ... variable gross wrist ... injury) • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
ulna, pain with wrist ... dislocation, distal radius ... • ED Management ... #Wrist #Carpal ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
with the distal radius ... injuries: Carpal fracture ... styloid fracture ... injury • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
box, pain with wrist ... injuries: distal radius ... dislocation • ED Management ... #TerryThomas #Wrist ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Medium (Elevated) Risk Osteoporosis Decision Aid - Elevated RISK (range: low - elevated - high)

The Osteoporosis
decision aid It uses ... patient's risk of bone fracture ... #Management #PrimaryCare ... #Osteoporosis #Bisphosphonates
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints, Casts ... The wrist is held ... Used acutely in management ... scoliosis #Splints #Casts ... #Orthopedics #management
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
into the hand and wrist ... In case of a fracture ... radiograph - the radius ... Other hand - In case
Low Risk Osteoporosis Decision Aid - LOW RISK (range: low - elevated - high)

The Osteoporosis Choice
decision aid It uses ... patient's risk of bone fracture ... #Management #PrimaryCare ... #Osteoporosis #Bisphosphonates