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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... tenderness to the anatomic ... sent home in a thumb ... #Fracture #Wrist ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Common Hand Fractures on X-Ray
Mallet finger - injury to the lateral extensor slips
Boutonniere deformity - injury
on X-Ray Mallet ... Gamekeeper's thumb ... Scaphoid fracture ... #XRay #Radiology ... #Wrist #differential
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Tenderness to anatomic ... , scaphoid fracture ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Pelvic X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
 - Sacro-iliac joints
 - Don't forget the lumbar spine -
Pelvic X-Ray Anatomy ... and Interpretation ... - Avulsion fracture ... radiologistpage #Pelvic #XRay ... #msk
Watson's Test for Scapholunate Instability

1) The examiner places a thumb over the scaphoid tubercle, applying dorsal
examiner places a thumb ... over the scaphoid ... pressure. 2) The wrist ... Interpretation: ... #msk
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
injuries: Carpal fracture ... (scaphoid most ... radial styloid fracture ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... variable gross wrist ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... Distal #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Monteggia Fracture ... [cannot extend thumb ... ), compartment syndrome ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
Hand X-Ray Anatomy ... and Interpretation ... into the hand and wrist ... In case of a fracture ... #Anatomy #Interpretation