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Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
disruption on x-ray ... especially in supination ... long arm with supination ... • Ortho consult ... Distal #Radiology #XRay
Yergason's Test on Physical Exam
Yergason's test for biceps tendon pathology testing stability of the tendon within
test for biceps tendon ... stability of the tendon ... Resisted ER, supination ... indicating biceps tendon ... external rotation and supination
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
terminal extensor tendon ... Exam: Swollen and tender ... PIP joint • Ortho ... Finger #Radiology #XRay
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
at an elbow x-ray ... especially in supination ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... Elbow #Radiology #XRay
Common Hand Fractures on X-Ray
Mallet finger - injury to the lateral extensor slips
Boutonniere deformity - injury
Fractures on X-Ray ... band of extensor tendon ... Hand #Fractures #XRay
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
especially in supination ... long arm (with supination ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
of the extensor tendons ... of the extensor tendons ... of the extensor tendon ... Finger splint • Ortho ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
not seen on x-ray ... snuffbox, pain with supination ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
A physical examination revealed an obvious deformity in the anterior mid-upper arm that became more pronounced
of the biceps tendon ... #Clinical #Ortho
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
" on lateral x-ray ... " on lateral x-ray ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay