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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Scapholunate Dissociation ... injuries: distal radius ... fracture, scaphoid ... or lunate dislocation ... or dislocation)
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... : Scapholunate dissociation ... , perilunate dislocation ... associated scapholunate dissociation ... #XRay #Diagnosis
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... non-displaced radial ... dislocation, scaphoid ... #RadialHead #Radius
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... with the distal radius ... with the distal radius ... fracture (scaphoid ... , triquetrum), radial
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Dislocation The ... common major joint dislocation ... epicondyle > radial ... + radial head fracture ... #Dislocation #Posterior
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
distal to distal ulna ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... , distal radius ... or ulna fractures ... • ED Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
radial head dislocation ... missing the radial ... head dislocation ... Exam: swollen elbow ... #Radiology #XRay
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Joint Dislocation ... the dislocation ... ligaments (prevent radial ... and ulnar displacernent ... #Joint #Dislocation
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 ... radiograph - the radius ... and ulna is also ... #XRay #Anatomy