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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... home in a thumb spica ... in 2 weeks for repeat ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
distal to distal ulna ... distal radius or ulna ... Management: Pain ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... , scaphoid fracture ... Splint: Thumb spica ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
fracture (scaphoid ... , median nerve injury ... • ED Management ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
ulnar shaft with ... Peak age 4-10 • Ulna ... posterior interosseous nerve ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
of the ulnar side ... of the ulnar side ... Splint: Thumb spica ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
hematoma block or ulnar ... nerve block), immobilize ... object) • Splint: Ulnar ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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, median nerve injury ... , acute carpal tunnel ... injury) • ED Management ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis