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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
associated injuries: distal ... radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... #Dissociation #TerryThomas ... #Wrist #Scaphoid
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 ... articulation of distal ... (TFCC injury, scapholunate ... #Fracture #Forearm
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Fracture of distal ... distal radial-ulnar ... distal radial-ulnar ... Exam: swollen forearm ... Galeazzi #Fracture #Forearm
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... The scaphoid is ... entering distally ... associated injuries: Scapholunate ... fracture, associated scapholunate
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
articulate with the distal ... radius ("saucer ... articulates with the distal ... radius "saucer" ... Carpal fracture (scaphoid
Watson's Test for Scapholunate Instability

1) The examiner places a thumb over the scaphoid tubercle, applying dorsal
Watson's Test for Scapholunate ... thumb over the scaphoid ... from ulnar to radial ... Watsons #Test #Scapholunate ... orthopedics #sports #scaphoid
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... non-displaced radial ... olecranon fracture, distal ... elbow dislocation, scaphoid
Anatomical Directions

Left/Right: the patient's left/right

Anterior/Ventral: front, or towards the patient's front

Posterior/Dorsal: back, or towards the rear
of the body Distal ... centre of the body Forearm ... and hand: Radial
Radial Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Radial nerve is the nerve of elbow, wrist and digital extension.
Radial Nerve Anatomy ... and Function The Radial ... elbow, wrist and digital ... back of the arm, forearm ... along with the radial
Diagnosis of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women
1. T-score -2.5 or below in the lumbar spine, femoral neck,
femur, or 1/3 radius ... humerus, pelvis, or distal ... forearm 4.