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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
carpal bone. ... bone fracture ... pain with wrist ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
bones should be ... onto outstretched hand ... associated injuries: distal ... #Dissociation #TerryThomas ... #Carpal #Radiology
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
carpal bone. ... bone fracture ... scaphoid entering distally ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... onto outstretched hand ... variable gross wrist ... tunnel syndrome ... #Radiology #XRay
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
articulate with the distal ... onto outstretched hand ... fracture (scaphoid ... radial styloid fracture ... #Carpal #Radiology
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
bone cortex • ... onto outstretched hand ... , distal radioulnar ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Elbow #Radiology
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... bone cortex • ... onto outstretched hand ... ), compartment syndrome ... #Radiology #XRay
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
• Low energy distal ... • Elbow fracture ... • Both bone forearm ... for compartment syndrome ... Management #Regional #Anesthesia
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... Applied from below elbow ... proximal to knuckle distally ... The wrist is held ... bones of extremities