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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
distal radial-ulnar ... distal radial-ulnar ... Exam: swollen forearm ... Galeazzi #Fracture #Forearm ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... entering distally ... associated injuries: Scapholunate ... fracture, associated scapholunate ... follow-up with Orthopedics
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 ... Carpal fracture (scaphoid ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
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 ... #physicalexam #orthopedics ... #sports #scaphoid
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... olecranon fracture, distal ... elbow dislocation, scaphoid ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Wrist / Carpal Bones Mnemonic - Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can’t Handle

Proximal Row (Radial
Proximal Row (Radial ... → Ulnar): Scaphoid ... → Pisiform Distal ... Mnemonic #Anatomy #Orthopedics
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 ... diagnosis #neurology #orthopedics
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
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Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic ... • Low energy distal ... radius fracture ... • Both bone forearm ... High emergency forearm