78 results
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... #Triquetrum #Fracture ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Unstable Cervical Spine Fractures 
The common mnemonic “Jefferson Bit Off A Hangman’s Thumb,” is used to
Cervical Spine Fractures ... Bilateral Facet Dislocation ... Atlanto-occipital Dislocation ... Atlanto-axial Dislocation ... #Trauma #Orthopedics
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
: Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... follow-up with Orthopedics ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Complex, involve orthopedics ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... #Posterior #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Most Common Carpal Bone Fractures by Frequency
 • Scaphoid - 50-80%
 • Triquetral - 5-20%
 •
Common Carpal Bone Fractures ... Scaphoid - 50-80% • Triquetral ... #Carpal #Bone #Fractures ... wrist #frequency #radiology ... #msk #orthopedics
Common Hand Fractures on X-Ray
Mallet finger - injury to the lateral extensor slips
Boutonniere deformity - injury
Common Hand Fractures ... Rolando fracture ... Terry thomas sign Triquetral ... #XRay #Radiology ... #Wrist #differential
Common Types of Elbow Trauma - Comparison Table
 - RADIAL HEAD SUBLUXATION (nursemaid's elbow) 
 -
Types of Elbow Trauma ... - RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... - ELBOW DISLOCATION ... #Diagnosis #Orthopedics ... #Elbow #Trauma
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
injuries: Carpal fracture ... trapezium, capitate, triquetrum ... radial styloid fracture ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
, scaphoid fracture ... follow-up with orthopedics ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
 -
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential ... to Vessel (dislocation ... Vascular #JointPain #MSK ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Orthopedics