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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... bone fracture ... #Triquetrum #Fracture ... #Radiology #XRay
Common Hand Fractures on X-Ray
Mallet finger - injury to the lateral extensor slips
Boutonniere deformity - injury
Common Hand Fractures ... Scaphoid fracture ... Scapholunate ligament ... Terry thomas sign Triquetral ... #XRay #Radiology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... unless associated fracture ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
fracture (scaphoid ... radial styloid fracture ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... injury, acute carpal ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Forearm #Radial ... #XRay #Diagnosis
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... elbow dislocation, scaphoid ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Elbow #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
Galeazzi Fracture ... Fracture of distal ... disruption, peak age ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radial #Distal #Radiology
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Monteggia Fracture ... Fracture of proximal ... recall where the fracture ... • Ulna fracture ... #Radiology #XRay
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
humerus; simple = no fracture ... , complex = fracture ... associated injuries: Fractures ... + radial head fracture ... coronoid process fracture