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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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onto outstretched hand ... , acute carpal tunnel ... ) • ED Management ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
articulate with the distal ... onto outstretched hand ... , median nerve injury ... #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Due to injury ... onto outstretched hand ... associated injuries: distal ... #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
scaphoid entering distally ... onto outstretched hand ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
extensor tendon distal ... : Hyperflexion injury ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
olecranon fracture, distal ... fracture • ED Management ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Fracture #Elbow #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
onto outstretched hand ... injuries: Rare • ED Management ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
onto outstretched hand ... ), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
syndrome, ligamentous injury ... DC with orthopedic ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Proximal ... #MSK