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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 ... #Dissociation #TerryThomas ... #Wrist #Scaphoid ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Bicep muscle injury - Yergason Test - 1. Position patient's elbow at 90 degrees with thumb
Position patient's ... elbow at 90 degrees ... resistance (holding at wrist ... ) #Diagnosis #Ortho ... #Sports #Bicep
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Dislocation On lateral wrist ... consult: Yes • Disposition ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow ... if complex • Disposition ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
ulna, pain with wrist ... consult: No • Disposition ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
, elbows) • Underlying ... Monosodium urate deposition ... , elbow • Nocturnal ... Gout #Comparison #rheumatology ... #Diagnosis
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
dissociation) • Disposition ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Monosodium urate deposition ... knees, fingers, wrist ... , elbow • Nocturnal ... Tophi on extensor elbows ... management #treatment #rheumatology
Pseudogout Summary - Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPPD)

Pathophysiology:
Pyrophosphate produced by chondrocytes likely precipitates with calcium to
Pyrophosphate Deposition ... , elbows) • Underlying ... culture used to diagnose ... #Disease #Rheumatology ... #diagnosis #management
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) subluxation 
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU), is the must ulnar of the
extends from the elbow ... aspect of the wrist ... ECU Subluxation diagnosed ... ascertain the exact position ... relevant body parts