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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
bone. ... bone fracture ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #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 -
Hamate - 2 Months Triquetral ... , for the LEFT hand ... for the RIGHT hand ... radiology #mnemonic ... #diagnosis #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 ... onto outstretched hand ... #Radiology #XRay ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
onto outstretched hand ... trapezium, capitate, triquetrum ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Midcarpal Instability (MCI) of the Wrist

Intrinsic Midcarpal Instability
Usually affects young, hypermobile patients.
It is due to progressive
The proximal carpal ... slightly extended, and ... Instability #Wrist #msk ... #orthopedics #clinical ... #video #physicalexam
Wrist Anatomy - Anatomy of the Carpal Bones
There are several mnemonics that people use to remember
Anatomy of the Carpal ... because “Pinky” and ... Wrist #Anatomy #Carpal ... #clinical #radiology ... #msk
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
bone. ... onto outstretched hand ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Dupuytren's Contracture (Palmar Fibromatosis) on Physical Exam

#Dupuytrens #Contracture #Palmar #Fibromatosis #clinical #video #physicalexam #msk #hand #orthopedics
#Fibromatosis #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #hand #orthopedics
Phalen's Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phalen's test evaluates for carpal tunnel syndrome. 
Fully flex wrists and
dorsal surfaces of hands ... Video via @open_michigan ... Syndrome #Wrist #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics