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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Tenderness to anatomic ... distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... unless associated fracture ... #Wrist #Scaphoid
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... most commonly fractured ... Remember, if a fracture ... tenderness to the anatomic ... #Fracture #Wrist
Common Hand Fractures on X-Ray
Mallet finger - injury to the lateral extensor slips
Boutonniere deformity - injury
Common Hand Fractures ... Rolando fracture ... Scaphoid fracture ... Scapholunate ligament ... XRay #Radiology #Wrist
Scaphoid Fracture
Fractures can compromise the blood supply leading to avascular necrosis (AVN) and degenerative wrist disease.
Scaphoid Fracture ... Fractures can compromise ... and degenerative wrist ... More proximal the fracture ... #Fracture #orthopedics
Scaphoid fracture - Proximal Pole - Wrist XRay
Proximal pole scaphoid fractures have poor healing potential
If an
Scaphoid fracture ... Proximal Pole - Wrist ... fractures have ... fracture is displaced ... #fracture #Proximal
Most Common Carpal Bone Fractures by Frequency
 • Scaphoid - 50-80%
 • Triquetral - 5-20%
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Common Carpal Bone Fractures ... by Frequency • Scaphoid ... #Carpal #Bone #Fractures ... #wrist #frequency
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... Distal radius fracture ... • Fracture at ... variable gross wrist ... (TFCC injury, scapholunate
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Dislocation On lateral wrist ... , pain with wrist ... injuries: Carpal fracture ... (scaphoid most ... radial styloid fracture
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
supracondylar fracture ... scoliosis • SCAPHOID ... The wrist is held ... , compound fracture ... , NOF fracture,
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
Hand X-Ray Anatomy ... into the hand and wrist ... In case of a fracture ... #Hand #XRay #Anatomy