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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Scapholunate Dissociation ... diagnosis scapholunate dissociation ... , scaphoid fracture ... or dislocation) ... #Scapholunate #Dissociation
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... tenderness to the anatomic ... : Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... associated scapholunate dissociation
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... common major joint dislocation ... Named based on anatomic ... triad = posterior dislocation ... MetroHealth_EM #Elbow #Dislocation
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... In perilunate dislocation ... summary: • Dorsal dislocation ... (scaphoid most ... #Perilunate #Dislocation
Posterior Shoulder Dislocation on POCUS

The team wasn't sure if shoulder had been reduced. Rather than send
Posterior Shoulder Dislocation ... than send out for CXR ... Posterior #Shoulder #Dislocation ... ultrasound #MSK #Anatomy
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... most common elbow fracture ... injury, elbow dislocation ... , scaphoid fracture
Pertinent Chest x-ray Findings in the Trauma Patient and Implications
Respiratory distress without x-ray findings - Central
asphyxia Any rib fracture ... sternoclavicular fracture-dislocation ... vessel injury Fracture ... Two or more rib fractures ... abdominal viscus #cxr
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
supracondylar fracture ... scoliosis • SCAPHOID ... , compound fracture ... , NOF fracture, ... reduction of hip dislocation