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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... • ED Management ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... onto outstretched hand ... • ED Management ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... distal to distal ulna ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... distal radius or ulna
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... onto outstretched hand ... [cannot extend thumb ... • If stable ... #Radiology #XRay
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... guide antibiotic coverage ... #Fracture #Thumb ... Metacarpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Hand #Orthopedics