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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
commonly fractured carpal ... "pooping duck sign ... "pooping duck sign ... #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Common Hand Fractures on X-Ray
Mallet finger - injury to the lateral extensor slips
Boutonniere deformity - injury
Terry thomas sign ... Triquetral fracture ... #Fractures #XRay ... #Radiology #Wrist ... #differential #
Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
) - MSK Radiology ... NO prior signs ... diagnosed ON THE X-RAY ... - **MSK rads ... Differential diagnosis
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... onto outstretched hand ... #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
associated injuries: Carpal ... trapezium, capitate, triquetrum ... Dislocation #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay -
Myeloma - punched out ... blade of grass sign ... Diagnosis #Bony #Differential ... #Radiology #XRay ... #msk #lesions #
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay
Age <
around the knee on XRay ... Myeloma - punched out ... blade of grass sign ... Lesions #Bony #Differential ... #XRay #MSK #pediatrics
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Vasculitis Differential ... purpura: Strong sign ... gray matter changes ... purpura, joint & gut
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
• Bilateral signs ... • Must rule out ... need to be ruled out ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #differential
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... days before Pulmonary ... one post op Cardiology ... risk Chest X-ray ... events or death (CARP