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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
bone. ... bone fracture ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Most Common Carpal Bone Fractures by Frequency
 • Scaphoid - 50-80%
 • Triquetral - 5-20%
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Bone Fractures ... Scaphoid - 50-80% • Triquetral ... #wrist #frequency ... #radiology #msk ... #orthopedics #diagnosis
Age of Ossification of Carpal Bones
Capitate - 1 Month
Hamate - 2 Months
Triquetral - 3 Years
Lunate -
Bones Capitate ... Hamate - 2 Months Triquetral ... #Bones #wrist # ... radiology #mnemonic ... #diagnosis #msk
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
associated injuries: Carpal ... trapezium, capitate, triquetrum ... Disposition: Pending orthopedic ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
bones should be ... bones should be ... box, pain with wrist ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Sports #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
bone. ... bone fracture ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
TISSUE APPEARANCES ON 
MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND 

Bone:
 
Bone is represented as a very bright structure and appears
Bone: Bone ... median nerve in the carpal ... MUSCULOSKELETAL #MSK ... #POCUS #Atlas # ... Clinical #Radiology
Achilles Tendon Tear on POCUS (Labeled)

A 35yo male presents with ankle pain. Achilles tendon tear is
Achilles Tendon ... Achilles tendon ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #msk #radiology ... #orthopedics
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) Synergy Test for ECU Tendinitis

With the patient's hand supinated, the examiner grasps
middle finger with one ... palpating the ECU tendon ... aspect of the wrist ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Osteomyelitis / Septic Arthritis on POCUS

A diabetic adult presents with pain and fever at this site.
Septic Arthritis on POCUS ... overlying effusion and tendon ... Arthritis #clinical #POCUS ... #ultrasound #msk ... #radiology