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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 ... variable gross wrist ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
articulate with the distal ... articulates with the distal ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #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 ... pain with wrist ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
wrist, limited ... at wrist • Possible ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... onto outstretched hand ... box, pain with wrist ... associated injuries: distal ... #Sports #MSK
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Bacteremic spread of the Gram-negative diplococci Neisseria gonorrhoeae. History
Arthritis-Dermatitis syndrome ... Purulent Arthritis Syndrome ... oligoarthritis • Distal ... joints, knees, wrists ... , ankles • Axial
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
scaphoid entering distally ... onto outstretched hand ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
joints (shoulders, wrists ... • Metabolic syndrome ... include forefoot, ankles ... Gout #Comparison #rheumatology ... #Diagnosis
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
Diagnosis: • Dry ... Interstitial nephritis • Distal ... phenomenon (16%) MSK ... #Rheumatology # ... Diagnosis #Management
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
sex • Metabolic syndrome ... include forefoot, ankles ... knees, fingers, wrist ... Dual-energy CT → MSU ... management #treatment #rheumatology