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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... tenderness to the anatomic ... that are inadequately ... #Fracture #Wrist ... #Carpal #Radiology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Tenderness to anatomic ... box, pain with wrist ... , scaphoid fracture ... #Scaphoid #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Complications are ... , pain with wrist ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
associated injuries: Carpal ... fracture (scaphoid ... radial styloid fracture ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Pronation - C7, C8 Wrist ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology ... sensory #motor #arm
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
into the hand and wrist ... In case of a fracture ... the radius and ulna ... proximal to the carpal ... Interpretation #Checklist #radiology