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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... fracture • Complications ... radius or ulna fractures ... #Diagnosis #Management
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
carpal bone. ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Most Common Carpal Bone Fractures by Frequency
 • Scaphoid - 50-80%
 • Triquetral - 5-20%
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Fractures by Frequency ... #Fractures #wrist ... #frequency #radiology ... #msk #orthopedics ... #diagnosis
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Galeazzi Fracture ... Fracture of distal ... Radial #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... disruption (may be bony ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
posterior) and bone ... • ED Management ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
extension • Possible ... distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... unless associated fracture ... #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
extension • ... injuries: Carpal fracture ... radial styloid fracture ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Le Fort Fractures (LFF) are fractures of the mid face. 

They collectively involve separation of all
Le Fort Fractures ... (LFF) are fractures ... maxillofacial fractures ... elephant" #LeFort #Fractures ... #Management #Radiology
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
The wrist is held ... Used acutely in management ... and continuous extension ... applied to the foot ... #Orthopedics #management