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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Scapholunate Dissociation ... dissociation. ... radius fracture ... or dislocation) ... #Dissociation #
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... radius ("saucer ... In perilunate dislocation ... radius "saucer" ... #Dislocation #Wrist
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
• Complications ... dissociation, perilunate ... dislocation • ... dissociation) ... #Radiology #XRay
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
• Complications ... dislocation, distal ... radius or ulna ... #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... non-displaced radial ... dislocation, scaphoid ... #Radiology #XRay
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Dislocation Interphalangeal ... involved and the dislocation ... ligaments (prevent radial ... #Dislocation #IPJoint ... #Radiology #XRay