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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... not seen on x-ray ... a thumb spica splint ... immobilize • Splint ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Hamate Fracture on Wrist X-Ray

- point tenderness over the hamate should raise suspicion for a fracture,
Hamate Fracture ... on Wrist X-Ray ... suspicion for a fracture ... can be splinted ... ED with a volar splint
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... " on lateral x-ray ... " on lateral x-ray ... immobilize • Splint ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Split, Fractured Patella on Knee Exam

30 years old male, 10 years post motorbike accident.  Split,
Split, Fractured ... Patella on Knee ... Split, fractured ... #Fractured #Patella ... #Knee #PhysicalExam
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... at an elbow x-ray ... Pain control • Splint ... Elbow #Radiology #XRay
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay -
occur around the knee ... on XRay - Age > ... island • Stress fracture ... @docskalski #Knee ... Differential #Radiology #XRay
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Galeazzi Fracture ... Fracture of distal ... disruption on x-ray ... Pain control • Splint ... Distal #Radiology #XRay
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... stabilized by splint ... deformity of hip and knee ... yrs • THOMAS SPLINT ... scoliosis #Splints
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
BENNETT FRACTURE ... Bennett fracture ... intraarticular two-part fracture ... immobilize • Splint ... Metacarpal #Radiology #XRay
Anatomy of the Knee X-ray - Lateral View.⁣⁣
It’s important to be able to identify the normal
Anatomy of the Knee ... Patella - apart from fractures ... confused for a fracture ... drdevrad #Anatomy #Knee ... #Xray #Lateral