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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... fracture, perilunate ... #Dissociation #TerryThomas ... #Wrist #Scaphoid ... #Orthopedics #Sports
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 ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... In perilunate dislocation ... Carpal fracture (scaphoid ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports
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 ... Watsons #Test #Scapholunate ... #orthopedics #sports ... #scaphoid #msk
Common Hand Fractures on X-Ray
Mallet finger - injury to the lateral extensor slips
Boutonniere deformity - injury
Rolando fracture Scaphoid ... fracture Scapholunate ... #differential #diagnosis
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
associated injuries: Perilunate ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports