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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
injuries: distal radius ... fracture, scaphoid ... fracture, perilunate ... #Dissociation #TerryThomas ... #Wrist #Scaphoid
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... Carpal fracture (scaphoid ... trapezium, capitate, triquetrum ... injury • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
ulna, pain with wrist ... associated injuries: Perilunate ... dislocation, distal radius ... fractures • ED Management ... #Wrist #Carpal
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
associated injuries: Scapholunate ... dissociation, perilunate ... dislocation • ED Management ... #Fracture #Wrist ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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variable gross wrist ... (TFCC injury, scapholunate ... injury) • ED Management ... #Fracture #Forearm ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management