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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... commonly affects proximal ... displaced mm, proximal ... #Fracture #Wrist ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Scaphoid fracture - Proximal Pole - Wrist XRay
Proximal pole scaphoid fractures have poor healing potential
If an
Scaphoid fracture ... - Wrist XRay Proximal ... pole scaphoid fractures ... #fracture #Proximal ... WristXRay #Radiology #Orthopedics
Scaphoid Fracture
Fractures can compromise the blood supply leading to avascular necrosis (AVN) and degenerative wrist disease.
Scaphoid Fracture ... and degenerative wrist ... More proximal the ... By @rev.med #Scaphoid ... #Fracture #orthopedics
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
distal to distal ulna ... , pain with wrist ... distal radius or ulna ... #Wrist #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay
Common Hand Fractures on X-Ray
Mallet finger - injury to the lateral extensor slips
Boutonniere deformity - injury
on X-Ray Mallet ... thumb injury to ulnar ... Scaphoid fracture ... #XRay #Radiology ... #Wrist #differential
Wrist / Carpal Bones Mnemonic - Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can’t Handle

Proximal Row (Radial
Wrist / Carpal Bones ... Can’t Handle Proximal ... Row (Radial → Ulnar ... ): Scaphoid ... Mnemonic #Anatomy #Orthopedics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
box, pain with wrist ... , scaphoid fracture ... #TerryThomas #Wrist ... #Scaphoid #Carpal ... #Radiology #XRay
Most Common Carpal Bone Fractures by Frequency
 • Scaphoid - 50-80%
 • Triquetral - 5-20%
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Most Common Carpal ... Bone Fractures ... by Frequency • Scaphoid ... #wrist #frequency ... radiology #msk #orthopedics
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 ... #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Upper Limbs
Neer Classification of Proximal Humeral head Fractures:
 • 1-part
 • 2-part:
Orthopedic Fracture ... Classification of Proximal ... disruption of the proximal ... displacement of the wrist ... displacement of the wrist