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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, perilunate ... #Dissociation #TerryThomas ... #Wrist #Scaphoid ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... with the distal radius ... In perilunate dislocation ... Carpal fracture (scaphoid ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
associated injuries: Scapholunate ... dissociation, perilunate ... fracture, associated scapholunate ... #Fracture #Wrist ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Common Hand Fractures on X-Ray
Mallet finger - injury to the lateral extensor slips
Boutonniere deformity - injury
Fractures on X-Ray ... Rolando fracture Scaphoid ... fracture Scapholunate ... Hand #Fractures #XRay ... #Radiology #Wrist
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 ... pressure. 2) The wrist ... from ulnar to radial ... #clinical #video
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 ... variable gross wrist ... (TFCC injury, scapholunate ... Distal #Radiology #XRay
Scaphoid fracture - Proximal Pole - Wrist XRay
Proximal pole scaphoid fractures have poor healing potential
If an
Scaphoid fracture ... Proximal Pole - Wrist ... XRay Proximal ... pole scaphoid fractures ... #Orthopedics #Clinical
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 ... Triquetrum #Fracture #Wrist ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay