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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... dorsum of the hand ... • ED Management ... #Triquetrum #Fracture ... #Radiology #XRay
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
not seen on x-ray ... onto outstretched hand ... dislocation • ED Management ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
onto outstretched hand ... fracture (scaphoid ... trapezium, capitate, triquetrum ... radial styloid fracture ... #Radiology #XRay
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Exam: swollen forearm ... #Forearm #Radius ... Radial #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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injury, acute carpal ... injury) • ED Management ... #Forearm #Radial ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... forearm, limited ... #Forearm #Ulnar ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
spacing between all carpal ... onto outstretched hand ... dislocation • ED Management ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Le Fort Fractures (LFF) are fractures of the mid face. 

They collectively involve separation of all
Le Fort Fractures ... 3 lines to aid evaluation ... occipitomental (OM) skull x-ray ... Facial #Diagnosis #Management ... #Radiology #Dolans
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
Hand X-Ray Anatomy ... In case of a fracture ... indications, joint evaluation ... proximal to the carpal ... #XRay #Anatomy
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... risk Chest X-ray ... events or death (CARP ... surgical management