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Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
will be obvious; signs ... Possible associated injuries ... of DRUJ MH/CCF ... Radial #Distal #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
ulnar shaft with ... Possible associated injuries ... Splint: Posterior long ... repair MH/CCF ... #Radiology #XRay
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... "pooping duck sign ... Possible associated injuries ... 1 week MH/CCF ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Possible associated injuries ... syndrome, soft tissue injuries ... recommendations MH/CCF ... #Forearm #Radial ... Colles #Distal #Radiology
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Possible associated injuries ... follow-up with Orthopedics ... follow-up with PCP or orthopedics ... x-rays MH/CCF ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Possible associated injuries ... can't make A-OK sign ... Splint: Posterior long ... recommendations MH/CCF ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
anterior sail sign ... Possible associated injuries ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... recommendations MH/CCF ... #Elbow #Radiology
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior sail sign ... Possible associated injuries ... can't make A-OK sign ... Splint: Posterior long ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... Possible associated injuries ... 1 week MH/CCF ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... Possible associated injuries ... : Avulsion fracture ... 1 week MH/CCF ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology