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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Complications are ... onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... , pain with wrist ... #Sports #MSK
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) Synergy Test for ECU Tendinitis

With the patient's hand supinated, the examiner grasps
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris ... along the dorsal ulnar ... aspect of the wrist ... #extensor #carpi ... #orthopedics #sports
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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
tenderness to the anatomic ... fractures that are ... onto outstretched hand ... Scaphoid #Fracture #Wrist ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... Tenderness to anatomic ... box, pain with wrist ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) subluxation 
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU), is the must ulnar of the
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris ... The Extensor Carpi ... the bones of the hand ... #Extensor #Carpi ... subluxation #clinical
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Radial Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Radial nerve is the nerve of elbow, wrist and digital extension.
Radial Nerve Anatomy ... the back of the arm ... When clinically ... ECU are lost (which ... #diagnosis #neurology
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
Hand X-Ray Anatomy ... and wrist joint ... ulna is also seen ... proximal to the carpal ... #XRay #Anatomy
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Change in clinical ... Determine if any labs are ... risk Chest X-ray ... events or death (CARP ... surgical management